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Interventional Pain Management in OKC
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Persistent pain can make even simple activities feel overwhelming. Many people searching for interventional pain management in OKC are dealing with back pain, neck pain, nerve symptoms, or joint problems that have not improved with rest or medication alone. When pain continues to interfere with work, sleep, and mobility, it may be time to explore treatment designed to address the source of discomfort rather than temporarily mask it.
At Comprehensive Spine and Pain, our physicians identify the cause of pain and offer targeted procedures that reduce inflammation, calm irritated nerves, and restore function. Call (405) 601-4227 or contact us online to schedule an evaluation.
Comprehensive Spine and Pain is one of the few practices in Oklahoma offering both medication management and interventional pain management under one roof. Rather than referring patients to separate providers for injections or advanced procedures, our four double board-certified pain management physicians handle every aspect of care in a single, coordinated setting.
Procedures are performed in dedicated in-office suites using fluoroscopic imaging guidance, which is the same precision technology used in hospital settings, available without a hospital visit. This combination of specialization, breadth of procedures, and integrated care is what distinguishes Comprehensive Spine and Pain from general pain management practices in the OKC area.
Our physicians stay current with evolving techniques and technologies, including procedures that many other practices do not offer, so patients have access to the most appropriate treatment for their specific condition.
Interventional pain management refers to minimally invasive procedures designed to diagnose and treat pain conditions affecting the spine, nerves, and joints. These procedures use image-guided techniques to deliver treatment directly to the specific structure causing pain rather than relying solely on medications that affect the entire body.
Many patients turn to our clinic’s interventional care after conservative approaches such as rest or oral medication have not provided sufficient relief. Targeted procedures can reduce inflammation, interrupt pain signals, and in many cases help patients avoid or delay more invasive surgical options.
A wide range of conditions respond well to interventional treatment, particularly those involving inflammation, nerve compression, or joint irritation:
Because every patient’s condition is different, the first step is a detailed evaluation by our team to determine the most appropriate treatment approach.
Comprehensive Spine and Pain offers one of the most extensive procedure menus in the OKC area, including treatments that many other practices refer out or do not perform at all.
Epidural steroid injections deliver anti-inflammatory medication into the epidural space of the spine, where it can reduce inflammation around irritated nerve roots. Comprehensive Spine and Pain performs these injections across all spinal levels using both interlaminar and transforaminal approaches (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar), allowing precise targeting based on where symptoms originate.
These injections are commonly used for herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, and nerve compression causing radiating pain into the arms or legs.
Nerve blocks deliver medication near specific nerves to interrupt pain signals and confirm the source of symptoms. Diagnostic nerve blocks help identify which structure is generating pain; if symptoms improve after the injection, the pain generator is confirmed, and further treatment can be planned accordingly.
Medial branch blocks specifically target the nerves supplying the facet joints and are often used as a diagnostic step before radiofrequency ablation. Comprehensive Spine and Pain also performs sympathetic nerve blocks, including stellate ganglion, thoracic, lumbar sympathetic, celiac plexus, and ganglion impar blocks, for conditions involving the sympathetic nervous system, such as CRPS and chronic pelvic pain.
Radiofrequency ablation uses controlled heat energy to disrupt pain signals traveling along targeted nerves. Comprehensive Spine and Pain performs RFA at cervical, thoracic, and lumbar levels for facet joint-related pain, as well as genicular nerve ablation for chronic knee pain, which is a procedure not available at all pain practices.
Relief from RFA typically lasts several months to over a year, depending on the individual condition and patient response. The procedure is performed in the office under imaging guidance, requires no surgical incision, and involves minimal recovery time.
Facet joint injections deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly into inflamed vertebral joints, reducing irritation and confirming whether the facet joint is the source of symptoms. Sacroiliac joint injections address pain originating at the junction between the spine and pelvis, which is a frequently overlooked source of lower back and buttock pain.
Both types are performed under fluoroscopic guidance for accuracy and are often used as both diagnostic and therapeutic tools.
Trigger point injections target tight muscle tissue that is causing localized or referred pain. Intra-articular steroid injections deliver medication directly into the hip, knee, or shoulder joint to reduce inflammation and improve mobility. These procedures are frequently used for patients with joint pain related to arthritis, injury, or overuse.
For patients with complex or treatment-resistant pain, Comprehensive Spine and Pain offers procedures that go beyond standard injection therapy:
Interventional procedures at Comprehensive Spine and Pain are performed in dedicated in-office suites using fluoroscopic imaging to guide needle and probe placement with precision. Patients do not need to schedule a separate hospital visit.
Most procedures follow a similar recovery pattern:
Before any procedure, our physicians review the specific risks and benefits based on the patient’s condition and medical history. When performed by double board-certified specialists using imaging guidance, these procedures carry a strong safety profile.
Interventional procedures are typically considered when conservative care has not provided adequate relief or when a specific pain generator, such as a facet joint or nerve root, has been identified that would respond to targeted treatment. A thorough evaluation at Comprehensive Spine and Pain determines which procedures, if any, are appropriate based on your diagnosis, imaging, and symptom history.
Most pain clinics focus primarily on medication management and refer patients elsewhere for procedures. Comprehensive Spine and Pain offers both under one roof, from medication management through the most advanced interventional procedures, including spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal pumps, and procedures like Intracept® and MILD that many practices do not perform. This means your care is coordinated by the same physicians throughout rather than fragmented across multiple providers.
Yes. Because Comprehensive Spine and Pain offers integrated care, physicians can combine injection-based treatments, medication management, and advanced procedures as part of a single coordinated plan. For example, a patient might receive diagnostic medial branch blocks followed by radiofrequency ablation, with medication management adjusted throughout based on treatment response.
Many interventional pain procedures are covered by insurance when medically necessary and properly documented. Coverage depends on the specific procedure, the patient’s diagnosis, and their insurance plan. Our team can assist with verifying coverage and documenting the medical necessity of recommended treatments.
Ongoing pain that has not responded to conservative care deserves a thorough evaluation. Continued waiting is not a solution. Comprehensive Spine and Pain‘s double board-certified physicians offer the diagnostic precision and full range of interventional treatments needed to identify what is driving your pain and address it directly.
Call Comprehensive Spine and Pain at (405) 601-4227 or contact us online to schedule an evaluation.
