It's Not in Your Head
Welcome to It's Not in Your Head Podcast, with Dan and Juz. Dr. Dan is a Sports Physician and Justine a Pain Coach and patient. We have come together to find ways to manage complex pain better for both patients and providers. New episodes will come out bi-weekly on all major platforms.
It's Not in Your Head
40 Pain Procedures: Medial Branch Blocks
Advanced Diagnostic Techniques for Lower Back Pain - Medial Branch Blocks Explained
In this episode of 'It's Not In Your Head,' hosts Justine Feitelson and Dan Bates transition from conservative pain management strategies to discuss advanced interventional techniques aimed at diagnosing and treating lower back pain. Dan dives deep into the technique of medial branch blocks, explaining their significance in pinpointing the specific physical drivers of non-specific lower back pain. The episode offers a detailed look at the diagnostic and procedural process, and the next steps in therapeutic intervention, including radiofrequency ablation. Tune in to understand how to move from a non-specific diagnosis to more targeted treatment that improve patient outcomes.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:37 Shifting Focus: From Conservative Management to Interventions
01:24 Understanding Diagnostic Blocks for Lower Back Pain
04:14 Medial Branch Block: Procedure and Purpose
09:09 Evaluating Pain Relief and Next Steps
13:14 Addressing Sensitization and Excluding Causes
14:47 Conclusion and References
Resources
www.iniyh.com/episodes/ep-40-pain-procedures-medial-branch-blocks