{"id":10184,"date":"2022-03-18T12:40:44","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T09:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ozgurkilickesmez.com\/?p=10184"},"modified":"2026-10-13T22:31:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T19:31:56","slug":"solution-to-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ozgurkilickesmez.com\/en\/solution-to-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Back Pain Relief: Causes, Effective Treatments and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution to back pain involves identifying underlying causes such as muscle strain, disc herniation, or spinal degeneration. Comprehensive evaluation and targeted treatment provide lasting relief while preserving spinal function.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-surgical management includes physiotherapy, pain medications, and posture correction. These approaches strengthen spinal muscles, reduce inflammation, and improve daily activity levels, especially in patients with mild to moderate symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimally invasive procedures like nerve blocks, epidural injections, and radiofrequency therapy offer effective solutions for chronic back pain. They reduce nerve irritation, alleviate discomfort, and allow patients to avoid major surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced diagnostic imaging such as MRI and CT plays a key role in back pain treatment. These methods pinpoint structural abnormalities, guide interventions, and help physicians design personalized, effective care plans.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1002998278\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-945071062\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1266686530\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:#1c58ef;\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1882957538\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1816703680\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover border-gorsel x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_447259419\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/ozgurkilickesmez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Interventional-Radiology-and-Neuroradiology-Doctor-Specialist-1024x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology Doctor Specialist\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ozgurkilickesmez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Interventional-Radiology-and-Neuroradiology-Doctor-Specialist-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ozgurkilickesmez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Interventional-Radiology-and-Neuroradiology-Doctor-Specialist-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ozgurkilickesmez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Interventional-Radiology-and-Neuroradiology-Doctor-Specialist-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ozgurkilickesmez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Interventional-Radiology-and-Neuroradiology-Doctor-Specialist.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_447259419 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1816703680 > .col-inner {\n  border-radius: 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1736957762\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner dark\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3359282604\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><strong>Prof. Dr. \u00d6zg\u00fcr KILI\u00c7KESMEZ<br \/><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 65%;\"><em>Interventional Radiology \/ Interventional Neuroradiology<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3359282604 {\n  font-size: 1.5rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-3359282604 {\n    font-size: 2rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p>Prof. Dr. K\u0131l\u0131\u00e7kesmez holds the Turkish Radiology Competency Certificate, the Turkish Interventional Radiology Competency Certificate, Stroke Treatment Certification, and the European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR). 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The process involves a minimally invasive procedure performed through the skin.<\/p>\n<p>During the procedure, a radiofrequency needle is positioned using imaging techniques such as fluoroscopy. To block pain signal transmission, targeted radio waves are sent via the radiofrequency device. As a result:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Transmission of pain signals to the spinal cord is reduced.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pain management provides long\u2011term relief.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Patients return to daily activities more quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This treatment is an option for managing chronic low back and neck pain, which typically worsens with prolonged standing or sitting and improves with rest. It can provide relief for 6\u201312 months, but patients should avoid simultaneous pain\u2011inducing movements and work on weight reduction.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dorsal_Root_Ganglion_Pulsed_Radiofrequency_Treatment_for_Low_Back_Pain\"><\/span>Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment for Low Back Pain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3894138\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Another method used in low back pain treatment is Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Pulsed Radiofrequency therapy.<\/a> This treatment is particularly effective for chronic pain and increases both efficacy and duration when treating disc herniations pressing on nerve roots. The process involves a minimally invasive procedure performed through the skin.<\/p>\n<p>During the procedure, a radiofrequency needle is positioned using imaging techniques such as fluoroscopy. 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Traditional pain management may be insufficient for some patients, and surgery may not be appropriate. At this point, Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Pulsed Radiofrequency therapy becomes an option. This method is recommended in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Patients for whom traditional methods like medication and physical therapy fail to provide adequate pain control.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Cases where surgical intervention is deemed unsuitable or high\u2011risk.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Chronic low back and neck pain radiating to one or both legs or arms, especially when nerve roots are involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This therapy modulates pain signals, reducing transmission in affected nerve roots. As a result, patients manage their pain better and continue daily activities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_Steps_for_Pulsed_Radiofrequency_Treatment_of_Low_Back_Pain\"><\/span>Procedure Steps for Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment of Low Back Pain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The physician first conducts a comprehensive evaluation to identify pain points, reviewing medical history and assessing symptoms. Diagnostic imaging (MRI or CT) locates herniated discs and affected nerve roots.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pre\u2011Procedure Preparations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Day\u2011care admission the day before the procedure.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Patient wears hospital gown; IV access established for fluids and medications.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Patient positioned prone in the procedure room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Vital signs (oxygen saturation, blood pressure, heart rate) are monitored throughout. Sedatives and local anesthesia are administered for comfort and to prevent pain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Needle Placement:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Using fluoroscopy or angiography (X\u2011ray guidance), the needle is precisely positioned at the target nerve root.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After placement, sensory and motor stimulation tests confirm proximity to the nerve root\u2014sensory via tingling, motor via muscle twitches, with patient feedback.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Radiofrequency Application:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once correctly placed, pulsed radiofrequency energy is delivered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The device generates energy transmitted to the nerve root, heating it up to 42\u202f\u00b0C to interrupt pain signal transmission, leading to pain reduction and gradual relief.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Post\u2011Procedure Monitoring and Recovery:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Vital signs continue to be monitored.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Patient is discharged once fully awake and anesthesia has worn off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This procedure plays a crucial role in reducing low back pain and improving quality of life. 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Practitioner experience significantly reduces their frequency and severity. Common side effects include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Infection at the injection site<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Bleeding or bruising<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Temporary discomfort or pain at the injection site<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Rarely, nerve injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As with any treatment, risks should be carefully evaluated beforehand. Physicians take precautions to minimize complications, and patients should monitor for any post\u2011procedure symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contraindications_for_Pulsed_Radiofrequency_Treatment\"><\/span>Contraindications for Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pulsed Radiofrequency (RF) therapy may not be suitable for certain patients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Active infections at or near the treatment area.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Bleeding disorders or use of anticoagulant medications.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Allergy to local anesthetics or other procedural components.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pregnant women or those suspected to be pregnant.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Severe psychological or cognitive impairments preventing cooperation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These conditions pose serious risks, so treatment suitability must be individually assessed by a physician.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patients_Eligible_for_Epidural_and_Transforaminal_Injections\"><\/span>Patients Eligible for Epidural and Transforaminal Injections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These methods are particularly effective in early or advanced disc herniations and associated nerve root edema. 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