What Can I Expect During a Spinal Cord Stimulation Trial?
Do you have chronic pain that doesn’t respond to conservative treatment? A spinal cord stimulation trial might be a step toward lasting relief. Find out how the test works.
About the Practice
Founded by double board-certified pain management specialist Michael Esposito, MD, the Interventional Spine and Pain Institute offers the most cutting-edge, minimally invasive interventional techniques to treat chronic pain while providing the highest quality pain management solutions to the people living in and around the Space and Treasure Coasts of Florida.
Our providers take a multidisciplinary approach to pain management for those who seek relief from chronic back and neck pain, arthritis and joint pain, and complex regional pain syndrome while we can also help patients manage persistent symptoms of failed back surgery syndrome and neuropathy.
Available treatments include fluoroscopy-guided injections such as joint injections, epidural injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, as well as regenerative therapies using stem cells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Interventional Spine and Pain Institute also offers spinal cord stimulation trial and implant procedures for severe neck, back, and limb pain caused by degenerative disc disease, failed neck and back surgery syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, and peripheral neuropathy. Additional therapies and treatments include radiofrequency ablation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation, and peripheral nerve stimulation trials and implants to patients who suffer from persistent pain, despite joint replacement surgery.
For those at risk of disability from compression fractures of the spine, Interventional Spine and Pain Institute offers minimally invasive spine procedures like kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty. And for those who have persistent spinal pain due to degenerative disc disease or vertebrogenic pain, our providers also offer VIA Disc™ and the Intracept® procedure.
Interventional Spine and Pain Institute also provides a variety of minimally invasive spine treatments designed to treat chronic lower back and leg pain caused by spinal stenosis, including the Vertiflex™ - mild® procedures while also offering minimally invasive and outpatient sacroiliac joint and lumbar fusion procedures for those patients who cannot have or do not want conventional surgery.
All providers at Interventional Spine and Pain Institute customize individualized care plans to maximize his patients’ pain-relief results and can provide second opinions for treating your stubborn pain. Contact our office to schedule a pain management consultation or request your appointment online today.
Our Mission
While the pain care journey can be a long and frustrating one, it doesn't have to be. At the Interventional Spine and Pain Institute we put your healing needs first while Our Mission is simple: applying evidence-based medicine delivered with compassion and expertise to help improve your quality of life, achieve your wellness goals, and heal your body to live your best life possible.
"People with chronic pain should never give up.” Learn more about Dr Michael Esposito and Interventional Spine and Pain Institute in this edition of 32963 Health magazine."
"Spinal cord stimulation is a type of neuromodulation, which is the alteration of nerve activity typically with electrical stimuli. Dr. Esposito offered Gregg a trial of a new spinal cord stimulator from Boston Scientific called the WaveWriter Alpha™, which uses specialized therapies identified as FAST™ and Contour™."
"Dr. Esposito determined that Samuel was experiencing a type of chronic postsurgical pain, which is referred to clinically as causalgia or complex regional pain syndrome type II (CRPS II). To treat the condition, Dr. Esposito recommended dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation."
"Mr. Schuller’s SI joint has undergone degenerative changes and was arthritic,” Dr. Esposito explains. “Unfortunately, we cannot replace the SI joint like we can the hip or knee. But we can fuse it so that it no longer causes pain."
Accepted Insurances
At Interventional Spine & Pain Institute, we accept most major insurance plans. Here is a list of some of the plans we accept. Please contact our office if you do not see your insurance provider listed.
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Testimonials
Words from our patients
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"Dr. Esposito took the time to listen to me and explain why I was in pain and offered a variety of treatment options."
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"He is well versed in traditional pain management techniques but also employs new and innovative treatments."
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"I wish someone told me about my options sooner and before undergoing repeated surgeries. He has a great team! They all care!"
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"Dr. E is awesome! He is kind, caring, engaging, and takes the time to explain what is causing my pain and how to treat that underlying issue."
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"He clearly explained my back problems and treatments he could do. He was personable and calm which helped greatly to ease my anxiety."
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"Truly caring and nice person. You can tell he really wants to help you. Listens well and actually spends time explaining."
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"Amazing doctor. He listens well and truly cares. I've seen a few pain doctors over the years and he's the best!"
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