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Treating Your Pain for Lasting Relief
Treating Your Pain for Lasting Relief

North Lakes Pain Consultants prides ourselves on offering the latest, state-of-the-art pain management procedures in a comfortable, convenient environment. You can expect individualized care from our integrated, multi-disciplinary team that meets your needs. Not only do our providers offer you pain relief with an eye toward your long-term health, but your procedure will also be explained in a way you can understand. We take the time to answer your questions before we schedule treatment.
Most procedures are performed in North Lakes’ outpatient surgical center. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to be warm, welcoming and comfortable while maintaining the highest standards of care possible. Many of our most common procedures use fluoroscopy (x-ray) guidance and are performed under general or local sedation as administered by our own anesthesiologist.
While your treatment plan will depend on your pain level, location, and duration, we offer the following procedures on a regular basis.
Most procedures are performed in North Lakes’ outpatient surgical center. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to be warm, welcoming and comfortable while maintaining the highest standards of care possible. Many of our most common procedures use fluoroscopy (x-ray) guidance and are performed under general or local sedation as administered by our own anesthesiologist.
While your treatment plan will depend on your pain level, location, and duration, we offer the following procedures on a regular basis.
Botox Injection
While Botox has become synonymous with plastic surgery, its original intended use was to relieve myofascial or muscle pain. Our providers are skilled at administering these injections in the areas where pain originates, offering relief for several weeks or up to several months.
Implanted Pain Pump
Radiofrequency Neurotomy
(Nerve Ablation)
Heat that is generated by radio waves is sent to painful areas of your body via needles inserted into your skin. Our providers use diagnostic imaging to make sure the needles are positioned properly before using them to temporarily turn off the nerves’ ability to send pain signals. Commonly used for pain in the neck, spine, knee, hip, or buttocks.
ReActiv8® Procedure
The ReActiv8 Neurostimulation System is a new, minimally invasive treatment option for people suffering from mechanical chronic low back pain caused by a multifidus muscle dysfunction. This FDA-approved implantable device is designed to provide you with meaningful long term relief by restoring functionality.
Spinal Cord Stimulator
There is nothing more frustrating for patients who have had back surgery than to have it fail to relieve their pain. Using minimally invasive spinal cord stimulators, our providers are able to send electric signals into a small, targeted area that replaces pain with a mild tingling sensation.
SI Bone for Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
When conservative treatments don’t provide lasting relief from your SI joint pain, it may be time to consider minimally invasive SI joint fusion. The iFuse TORQ procedure involves inserting titanium implants across the SI joint to maximize stability, reduce pain, and improve function. The procedure is done through a small one-inch incision and takes about an hour. Recovery is minimal, and patients begin to resume daily activities quickly.
SurGenTec Posterolateral Fusion
VIA Disc NP Allograft
VIA Disc NP is a non-surgical, injectable allograft that utilizes allogeneic tissue and micronized disc material to repair degenerative discs. It is a proven therapy that has been shown in clinical trials to repair damage to degenerative discs and provide significant low back pain relief and improved function.
Sacroiliac Joint Injections
Sacroiliac joint fusion is a surgical procedure that involves inserting implants to stabilize the joint between the spine and the pelvis. The goal of the procedure is to treat chronic pain from sacroiliac joint dysfunction by fusing the joint, which can lead to decreased pain, improved mobility, and a better quality of life.
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Therapy
Dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation therapy is a medical procedure used to treat chronic pain conditions by surgically implanting a device that sends electrical signals to the DRG. This therapy can lead to significant pain reduction and an improved quality of life, allowing patients to reduce their reliance on pain medication.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Peripheral nerve stimulation is a medical therapy that uses an implanted device to send electrical impulses to specific nerves to help manage chronic pain. The procedure involves surgically placing electrodes near affected nerves, which are then connected to an external power source. This treatment aims to provide long-term pain relief, reduce the need for medication, and improve a patient’s quality of life.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections use a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to accelerate the healing of injuries to tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints. The process involves drawing blood, separating the platelets through centrifugation, and then injecting the platelet-rich plasma into the affected area. PRP is used to treat conditions like osteoarthritis and sports injuries, with benefits including accelerated healing and reduced pain, which may help patients avoid surgery.
Facet Joint Injections
Facet joint injections are a minimally invasive procedure used to treat chronic neck or back pain, often caused by conditions like arthritis or injury. During the procedure, a local anesthetic and/or steroid is injected into the facet joints under imaging guidance, with the aim of reducing inflammation, providing pain relief, and improving mobility.
Joint Injections
Joint injections are a medical procedure used to treat joint pain and conditions like arthritis by injecting medication directly into the joint space. A healthcare professional guides a needle into the joint to deliver substances like steroids or hyaluronic acid. The procedure aims to provide immediate pain relief, reduce inflammation, and improve joint function, though potential risks include infection or temporary increased pain.