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Stop Letting Chronic Pain Control Your Life: 5 Benefits of Radiofrequency Ablation
If you’re living with chronic pain and feel exhausted, our team at Regenerative Spine and Pain Institute understands what you’re going through. It affects how you move, sleep, work, and enjoy the things you love to do every day.
If your pain lingers for months or even years, it can slowly take over your routine and even your mindset. The good news is that Ronak D. Patel, MD, is an expert in modern pain management and offers options that go beyond daily medications or repeated injections. One treatment that continues to help many people regain control is radiofrequency ablation, often called RFA.
Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat generated by radio waves to interrupt pain signals before they reach your brain. It’s commonly used to treat chronic neck, back, joint, and nerve-related pain.
Here are five key benefits that can make RFA a life-changing option for you:
1. Long-lasting pain relief
While some treatments provide relief, it may only last short-term. However, radiofrequency ablation has been known to reduce pain for six months to over a year in some patients. It targets specific nerves responsible for pain and offers more durable relief compared to steroid injections alone.
The extended comfort allows you to focus on living rather than constantly managing pain.
2. Reduced dependence on medication
Chronic pain often leads to long-term use of pain medications, including opioids. RFA can decrease the need for daily medications by addressing your pain at the root cause.
You may find that you can reduce your intake of, or even eliminate, certain medications, lowering your risk of side effects and dependency.
3. Minimally invasive with minimal downtime
Radiofrequency ablation doesn’t require surgery or large incisions. The procedure is typically done on an outpatient basis and takes less than an hour. You should be able to return to your normal activities within a day or two, making it an appealing option if you can’t afford a long recovery.
4. Improved mobility and function
Pain can limit your movement and lead to muscle stiffness or weakness over time. A reduction in pain allows you experience improved flexibility, strength, and mobility, making it easier to stay active, exercise safely, and maintain your daily routine.
5. Better overall quality of life
Chronic pain affects more than your body. It can impact your mood, sleep, relationships, and mental health. The goal is to ease your persistent discomfort, help you sleep better, and allow you to feel more confident in your body, so you can enjoy activities you may have avoided for years.
If chronic pain has been holding you back, radiofrequency ablation may offer a path toward lasting relief and renewed freedom. With Dr. Patel’s treatment plan, you can take back comfort, movement, and peace of mind.
To schedule an evaluation, click here to book an appointment, or call one of our friendly offices in Plainsboro Township, Manalapan, or Freehold, New Jersey, at 609-269-4451. The end of your pain could be just one visit away.
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