Interview with Dr. Nataya Udomsak: How is it possible to treat back and neck pain without surgery? (4.28 minutes)

Back and Neck Pain Relief Without Surgery: A New Innovation for a Better Quality of Life for Everyone in the Family
Many people with chronic back or neck pain often reach a dead end when medication or physical therapy stops working. At the same time, surgery may not always be the best solution, as the results can be uncertain and can cause confusion due to conflicting diagnoses. The main reason why treatment is often ineffective is due to degeneration of small joints in the cervical or lumbar spine, which cannot be replaced, and surgical implantation of metal plates is unpopular due to the uncertain outcome.

Currently, there are new options that bridge the gap between physical therapy and surgery, covering the needs of 50% of patients. Pain specialists (Pain doctors) help identify the root cause of pain and treat it with non-surgical procedures. A new solution: Radiofrequency ablation. This remarkable innovation uses high-frequency radio waves to ablate nerves supplying degenerated joints, thereby relieving pain. This method offers advantages that greatly suit modern lifestyles, including:

• Convenient, fast, and highly safe: Can be done on an outpatient (OPD) basis, takes little time, and allows patients to return to their normal lives immediately.
  
• Reduced reliance on medication: Many patients experience significant improvement, rarely needing painkillers or physical therapy anymore.
  
• Long-lasting results: Each treatment can provide pain relief for approximately one year, and the procedure can be repeated if symptoms return.
• Chronic pain doesn't just cause suffering to the patient; it also impacts the mental health, stress, and anxiety of caregivers and everyone in the household. Choosing this innovative pain treatment not only helps patients return to normal life but also restores a good quality of life and happiness to everyone in the family.