All Treatments

There are three types of epidural steroid injections: lumbar, cervical and transforaminal. These treatments involve an injection of corticosteroids (similar to cortisone) into the space just outside the covering (the dura) of the spinal cord in your lower back. Because the injection is outside (epi) the dura, it is called an epidural injection.

Facet joint injections or medial branch blocks are performed to diagnose pain being caused by the facet joints in your neck and will not relieve pain caused by intervertebral discs, spinal nerves, or muscles, which can continue to cause pain after the procedure.

EMG (electromyography) and NCS (nerve conduction study) are two tests that can be used to diagnose muscle soreness and weakness. They help determine whether the underlying cause of the problem is muscle related or nerve related.

There are three types of epidural steroid injections: lumbar, cervical and transforaminal. These treatments involve an injection of corticosteroids (similar to cortisone) into the space just outside the covering (the dura) of the spinal cord in your lower back. Because the injection is outside (epi) the dura, it is called an epidural injection.

A lumbar epidural steroid injection (LESI) is an injection of corticosteroids (similar to cortisone) into the space just outside the covering (the dura) of the spinal cord in your lower back. Because the injection is outside (epi) the dura, it is called an epidural injection.

These injections are performed as a diagnostic test when it is thought that a facet joint or joints is part of the process that is causing the pain. A small amount of a local anesthetic is injected into the joint or over the medial branch nerve to see if this will temporarily relieve your back pain.

There are a wide variety of different medications that can help to control your pain. The doctors at Capitol Pain Institute work closely with you to choose the right medication.

The MILD procedure is an outpatient treatment that helps to relieve pressure and stenosis of the spine. Similar to a hose or a drinking straw with a “kink”, the spinal canal can become restricted and narrow, causing tension on the nerves living in that space. By restoring the integrity of the spine, the MILD procedure provides pain relief, increased mobility and improvements in a patient's overall daily life.

Platelet Rich Plasma is an advanced regenerative medicine therapy that utilizes the body’s own natural healing mechanisms to heal injured soft tissue, including tendons, muscles, and ligaments.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a medical procedure that uses high-frequency electrical current to cauterize or ablate structures within the body.

The sacroiliac joint is the largest joint in the body. It serves to connect the spine/tailbone with the pelvis and lower extremities. Sacroiliac joint pain arises from a variety of reasons including osteoarthritis (degeneration), laxity of its ligaments, trauma, and injury.

A sacroiliac joint injection is generally indicated for buttock pain, which may radiate to the thigh or lower leg.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (Neuromodulation) is a treatment that controls pain by using electrical current to treat a nerve – like a “digital drug.” With this treatment, small electrodes are placed under the skin and close to a nerve that carries pain signals. The electrical current then interferes with the pain signal reaching the brain, resulting in significant relief of pain and improvement in activity levels and quality of life.

Adult stem cells are derived from the patient’s bone marrow. Next, a unique solution containing platelet-rich plasma and the harvested stem cells is created and then injected into problematic regions such as degenerated joints, ligaments, herniated discs, muscles, etc. These stem cells circulate throughout the body and play an integral part in regenerating and thus healing organs and tissues at the cellular level.

A trigger point injection is generally indicated to treat painful areas of muscle or knots of muscle that can form in any muscle of the body. During this injection, medication is placed into the trigger point to help alleviate the localized pain, as well as the referred pain from this trigger point. The medication injected is generally a combination of steroids and anesthetics.

The Vertiflex Superion Procedure offers a minimally invasive surgical option for those with lumbar spinal stenosis. Unlike traditional open surgeries, the Vertiflex Superion Procedure involves only a small incision and can be performed on an outpatient basis. This means you can typically return home the same day and experience a shorter recovery time.