We review imaging to confirm vertebrogenic pain and determine candidacy.
Lower Back Pain Treatment in Huntington, NY
Find Relief for Low Back Pain
Treatment Length:
1 to 2 hours
Sessions Needed:
1
Results Duration:
Permanent
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Intracept Treatment Overview
A minimally invasive alternative to surgical procedures to treat chronic back pain.
Using imaging guidance, the basivertebral nerve is precisely ablated to stop pain transmission.
Most patients return home the same day and gradually resume activities over the next 2 to 4 weeks.
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Is Intracept Right for You?
For patients with pain originating from damaged vertebral endplates, the Intracept procedure offers a solution.
Pain Lasting 6+ Months
Ideal for persistent symptoms despite therapy or injections.
Endplate-Related Pain
Confirmed by MRI findings such as Modic changes.
Failed Conservative Care
Appropriate when non-surgical treatments no longer help.
Avoid Major Surgery
Provides relief without spinal fusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Intracept works by ablating (deactivating) the basivertebral nerve inside the vertebra. This nerve carries pain signals from damaged endplates in patients with vertebrogenic back pain. By interrupting these signals, we can significantly reduce chronic pain.
At North Shore Headache & Spine, we provide Intracept as part of comprehensive lower back pain treatment in Huntington, NY. This procedure specifically targets the basivertebral nerve, which transmits pain signals from damaged vertebral endplates to the brain. By interrupting these signals, Intracept addresses the source of chronic pain rather than simply masking symptoms.
It is considered minimally invasive and does not involve spinal fusion or hardware placement. Unlike spinal fusion or major back surgery, Intracept preserves spinal structure and requires only a small incision. It is designed for patients with chronic low back pain lasting six months or longer who have not found long-term relief with conservative therapies.
The procedure is typically performed in an outpatient setting. Patients may experience mild soreness initially, but many notice progressive improvement over several weeks as inflammation decreases and nerve signals are interrupted.
Clinical studies show long-term pain relief for many patients, with sustained improvement years after the procedure. Individual results vary depending on your diagnosis and overall spinal health.
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