A Few of Our Premier Treatments

An epidural injection contains a type of steroid and is injected in the epidural space which is located in the spine, outside the sac that contains the spinal fluid. While the epidural injection does not correct the cause of the pain or a pre-existing medical condition (such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or a sports injury), it reduces inflammation of the nerves to offer effective pain relief.

An epidural injection can be performed in your cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine to provide pain relief and relieve swelling and inflammation. Epidural injections are a minimally invasive procedure that can deliver quick pain relief and allow clients to improve their function and become active again. These injections can also offer helpful diagnostic information to your physician.

A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) device is surgically placed under your skin and sends a mild electric current to your spinal cord. A small wire carries the current from a pulse generator to the nerve fibers of the spinal cord. When turned on, the SCS stimulates the nerves in the area where your pain is felt. Pain is reduced because the electrical pulses modify and mask the pain signal from reaching your brain.

Stimulation does not eliminate the source of pain, it simply interferes with the signal to the brain, and so the amount of pain relief varies for each person. Also, some patients find the tingling sensation unpleasant. For these reasons a trial stimulation is performed before the device is permanently implanted. The goal of spinal cord stimulation is a 50 to 70% reduction in pain. However, even a small amount of pain reduction can be significant if it helps you to perform your daily activities with less pain and reduces the amount of pain medication you take. Stimulation does not work for everyone. If unsuccessful, the implant can be removed and does not damage the spinal cord or nerves. SCS does not improve muscle strength.

Some SCS devices use a low-frequency current to replace the pain sensation with a mild tingling feeling called paresthesia. Other SCS devices use high-frequency or burst pulses to mask the pain with no tingling feeling. A paresthesia-free setting is an option on most devices.

The Vertiflex procedure offered at Regency aims to improve the conditions associated with LSS and bring relief to the patient. The procedure uses the Superion® Indirect Decompression System implant, which is then placed inside the spine to widen the space between the bones when a person is standing or walking. An IPD procedure is one that requires an implant to be planted in the body. Vertiflex uses the Superion® implant, which acts as a spacer by lifting pressure off the nerves along the spine. Its use can make a significant difference to the wearer, as they will not feel excess lower back, leg, and buttock pain with long-term use.

The Superion® implant is a registered trademarked device of Vertiflex and is made of titanium alloy. After extensive research carried out by medical experts, it was concluded that this procedure is currently the best non-surgical option for LSS patients. It has been hailed as a better alternative to surgery as well.