A Breakthrough Treatment for Vertebrogenic Pain
If you’ve been dealing with chronic low back pain and have tried physical therapy, medications, or injections without lasting relief, the issue may not be what you’ve been told.
In many cases, persistent back pain originates from within the vertebrae themselves, not just discs or muscles.
This condition is known as vertebrogenic pain—and it requires a different treatment approach.
At Modern Pain Solutions in Granada Hills, we offer the Intracept® procedure, an advanced, minimally invasive treatment that targets the basivertebral nerve, providing long-term relief for the right patients.
What Is Vertebrogenic Pain?
Vertebrogenic pain is a specific type of chronic low back pain caused by inflammation and damage inside the vertebral bones.
It is commonly associated with:
- Degenerative disc changes
- Endplate inflammation
- Chronic mechanical stress on the spine
Unlike muscle or nerve pain, vertebrogenic pain:
- Is typically deep, aching, and centralized in the low back
- Worsens with sitting, bending, or activity
- Often persists despite standard treatments
What Is the Intracept Procedure?
The Intracept procedure is a basivertebral nerve ablation (BVNA) treatment that:
- Targets the nerve inside the vertebra responsible for transmitting pain
- Uses radiofrequency energy to disable that nerve
- Provides long-term relief without major surgery
👉 Instead of treating symptoms, it treats the source of vertebral pain
How Is This Different from Other Back Pain Treatments?
| Traditional Treatments | Intracept Procedure |
| Focus on discs or muscles | Targets vertebral nerve |
| Temporary relief (injections) | Long-term pain reduction |
| Generalized approach | Highly specific diagnosis |
| May require repeat treatments | Often durable outcomes |
Who Is a Candidate for Intracept?
You are likely a candidate if you have:
- Chronic low back pain lasting 6+ months
- Pain not responding to PT, medications, or injections
- MRI showing Modic changes (vertebral endplate changes)
- Pain localized to the low back (not primarily radiating)
👉 Proper imaging and evaluation are critical to confirm candidacy.
What Are Modic Changes?
Modic changes are MRI findings that indicate inflammation or damage in the vertebral endplates.
They are strongly associated with vertebrogenic pain and are a key factor in determining eligibility for the Intracept procedure.
What to Expect During the Procedure
The Intracept procedure is minimally invasive and performed in a controlled setting.
Step-by-step:
- Preparation
- Performed under sedation or anesthesia
- Small incision is made
- Targeting the Nerve
- A specialized probe is guided into the vertebra
- Precise positioning using imaging
- Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency energy is applied
- The basivertebral nerve is deactivated
- Recovery
- Same-day discharge in most cases
- Gradual improvement over time
Recovery & Results
Most patients experience:
- Gradual improvement over weeks to months
- Significant reduction in chronic back pain
- Improved ability to sit, stand, and move
Clinical studies show:
- Long-term pain relief in appropriately selected patients
- Durable outcomes compared to repeated injections
Why Patients Choose Intracept
Patients choose this procedure because it offers:
- A targeted solution for a specific diagnosis
- Minimally invasive approach
- Long-lasting results
- Reduced reliance on medications
- An alternative to ongoing temporary treatments
Intracept vs Other Procedures
vs Epidural Injections
- Epidurals treat nerve inflammation
- Intracept treats vertebral pain source
vs RFA (Facet Joint)
- RFA targets joint-related pain
- Intracept targets vertebral body pain
👉 This is why accurate diagnosis is essential—each treatment targets a different source.
When Should You Consider Intracept?
You should consider evaluation if:
- Chronic low back pain persists despite treatment
- Pain is centered in the low back
- You’ve been told “nothing is working”
- You want to avoid major spine surgery
Is This Relevant for Personal Injury Patients?
In some cases, yes—especially when:
- Trauma accelerates degenerative changes
- Chronic pain develops after injury
- Imaging shows vertebral involvement
This treatment is commonly used to support:
- Long-term pain management
- Advanced treatment planning
We evaluate patients from:
- Granada Hills
- Northridge
- Porter Ranch
- Sylmar
- North Hills
- Mission Hills
Q&A: Intracept Procedure
Q: Is the Intracept procedure safe?
Yes. It is FDA-cleared and supported by clinical studies.
Q: How long does relief last?
Many patients experience long-term relief lasting years.
Q: Will I feel immediate results?
Improvement is usually gradual over several weeks.
Q: Is this a surgery?
It is minimally invasive—not traditional open surgery.
Q: How do I know if I have vertebrogenic pain?
A combination of symptoms and MRI findings (Modic changes) helps confirm diagnosis.
A New Option for Chronic Low Back Pain
If you’ve been told to “live with it” or cycle through temporary treatments, there may be a better answer.
At Modern Pain Solutions, we specialize in identifying the true source of pain and offering advanced treatments like the Intracept procedure when appropriate.
📍 Modern Pain Solutions
10700 Balboa Blvd, Suite 102
Granada Hills, CA 91344
📞 (818) 826-4145
🌐 https://modernpainsolutions.com/
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