Florida Spine & Pain Management Institute

Month: September 2023

The Benefits of Nerve Blocks

The Benefits of Nerve Blocks Pain management in skilled nursing homes

Are you experiencing persistent pain that hinders your daily activities? A nerve block procedure may be the solution you’ve been looking for!   Drs. Javier Placer and Ruben Rivera at Florida Spine and Pain Institute are board-certified Interventional Pain Management physiatrists skilled in administering nerve blocks. Their primary goal? Granting relief to those in pain. […]

What is Radiofrequency Denervation?: Everything Need to Know

What is Radiofrequency Denervation?: Everything Need to Know Jumpers_knee

Radiofrequency denervation, also known as facet rhizolysis, radiofrequency ablation, or radiofrequency neurotomy, is a medical procedure used to alleviate neck and back pain caused by issues in the facet joints. The spine comprises a column of vertebrae stacked on top of each other. Like hinges, the facet joints are paired between each vertebra, ensuring stability […]