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Radiofrequency Ablation

Long-Lasting Pain Relief Through a Minimally Invasive, Targeted Approach

Overview

Long-Lasting Pain Relief Through a Minimally Invasive, Targeted Approach

Radiofrequency ablation is a precise, minimally invasive procedure that goes straight to the source, quietly disrupting the nerve signal that has been stealing your sleep, your movement, and your life.

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About

What is Radiofrequency Ablation?

Radiofrequency ablation, commonly known as RFA, is a minimally invasive pain relief procedure that uses controlled heat to interrupt the pain signals travelling from a specific nerve to your brain.
What is Radiofrequency Ablation?

How it works:

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    A precise radiofrequency current targets the specific nerve communicating pain.

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    The heat disrupts the nerve's ability to transmit pain signals to your brain.

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    Surrounding healthy tissue remains completely unaffected.

What to expect:

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    Significant, meaningful pain relief for most patients

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    Results that can last from several months to well over a year

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    A well-established procedure performed by pain specialists worldwide

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    Safe and highly targeted when performed under image guidance

Eligibility

Who Is This Treatment For?

You may be a candidate for Radiofrequency Ablation if you have been living with persistent pain that has not responded well to medication, physiotherapy, or other conservative treatments.

  • Chronic neck or back pain lasting more than three months
  • Pain originating from the facet joints or sacroiliac joints of the spine
  • Knee pain due to arthritis or joint degeneration (genicular nerve RFA)
  • Pain that temporarily improved following a diagnostic nerve block injection
  • Ongoing discomfort that limits your ability to walk, sit, or carry out daily activities
  • Conditions such as spondylosis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative disc disease
  • Pain that has not responded adequately to oral medications or physiotherapy alone

A thorough clinical evaluation is always required to confirm whether Radiofrequency Ablation is the right option for you.

If you have experienced any of these, a consultation with Painacea is the right place to start.

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Who Is This Treatment For?
What Happens During Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)?

Procedure

What Happens During Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)?

1

Confirming the Pain Source

A diagnostic injection helps identify the exact nerve causing your pain.

2

Preparing for the Procedure

The treatment area is numbed, and light sedation may be given to keep you comfortable.

3

Precise Needle Placement

Using live X-ray guidance, the needle is accurately positioned near the target nerve.

4

Confirming Correct Positioning

A mild electrical signal confirms the needle is placed in the right location.

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Delivering Radiofrequency Energy

Controlled heat is applied to interrupt the nerve’s pain signals.

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Recovery and Discharge

After brief monitoring, most patients return home the same day.

Recovery

Aftercare And Recovery

Treatment for headache at Dr. Verma's practice is guided by cause, not symptoms. The approach is non-surgical first, with interventions selected based on what is actually driving the pain.

Immediately After

Some soreness at the needle site for a few days is completely normal. Your pain may feel similar at first. This is expected and part of the process.

Activity Guidance

Rest on the day of the procedure. Light activity can resume within one to two days. Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, and driving on the day itself.

Gradual Return to Routine

Most patients are back to their regular routine within a few days.

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Once relief sets in, physiotherapy is strongly encouraged. Reduced pain gives you a window to rebuild strength and extend your results.

Immediately After

Some soreness at the needle site for a few days is completely normal. Your pain may feel similar at first. This is expected and part of the process.

Activity Guidance

Rest on the day of the procedure. Light activity can resume within one to two days. Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, and driving on the day itself.

Gradual Return to Routine

Most patients are back to their regular routine within a few days.

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Once relief sets in, physiotherapy is strongly encouraged. Reduced pain gives you a window to rebuild strength and extend your results.

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Why Choose Us

Why Choose Painacea?

Care is centred on identifying the source of pain and delivering targeted, effective solutions.

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    17+ years of experience in pain medicine and anesthesiology

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    Specialist in minimally invasive, image-guided interventions

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    Strong focus on precise diagnosis before treatment

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    Expertise in managing complex spine, nerve, and pain conditions

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    International training across USA, Europe, and South Korea

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    Academic leadership as Professor and Fellowship Mentor

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Most patients feel mild pressure or a brief tingling at most. The area is numbed beforehand and the procedure is far more comfortable than most people expect.

A nerve block offers temporary relief, often weeks to months. RFA goes deeper, disrupting the nerve itself for relief that can last a year or more. They are also commonly used together, the block first to confirm the source, then RFA to treat it.

Cost depends on the area being treated and the number of nerves involved. Dr. Verma’s team will provide full pricing clarity during your consultation.

Most patients experience relief lasting between six months and two years.

Yes. When performed by a trained specialist under image guidance, RFA has a well-established safety profile with minimal risk.

Contact

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