Back & Spine Pain

A top cause of disability worldwide — with accurate diagnosis and the right treatment, many patients regain function and lasting comfort.

What is Back & Spine Pain?

Back pain can affect anyone — from young professionals to older adults.
Common causes include muscle strain, disc problems, arthritis, or narrowing of the spinal canal (stenosis).
Pain may radiate into the legs or arms, and can limit everyday tasks.

Causes & Risk Factors

Herniated or bulging
discs

Degenerative disc disease

Spinal stenosis (narrowed spinal canal)

Poor posture, muscle strain

Arthritis / wear-and-tear changes

Prior spine surgery or scar tissue

Symptoms:

Why Back Pain Persists?

Many patients get short-term relief with painkillers, rest, or physiotherapy. If the underlying cause is not addressed, symptoms may recur or persist.

Why Back Pain Persists?

For many patients, common treatments like painkillers, rest, or physiotherapy provide only temporary relief. Without addressing the root cause, pain can return or even worsen over time.

Treatments for Back & Spine Pain

At Armada Medical Center, Dr. Babak Babakhani, MD, PhD, offers advanced, minimally invasive treatments that target pain at its source:

Epidural Steroid Injections

Target inflammation near irritated spinal nerves to reduce radicular pain.
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Facet & Medial Branch Blocks

Diagnostic and therapeutic injections for facet (arthritis) pain.
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Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Uses controlled heat to disrupt pain signals from small spinal nerves, often producing months of relief in responders.
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Epiduroplasty (Adhesiolysis)

Percutaneous catheter techniques to break adhesions and deliver medication around scarred nerves after surgery or injury.
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Endoscopic Spine Procedures

Minimally invasive keyhole techniques for selected herniated discs and stenosis with smaller incisions and often faster recovery.
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What to Expect

Personalized Plan

We choose the safest option tailored to your condition.

Recovery & Follow-Up

Many patients resume activities quickly; follow-up ensures progress.

Consultation & Diagnosis

Careful exam, medical history, and imaging review.

Outpatient Procedure

Minimally invasive, image-guided when needed.

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Consultation & Diagnosis

Careful exam, medical history, and imaging review.

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Personalized Plan

We choose the safest option tailored to your condition.

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Outpatient Procedure

Minimally invasive, image-guided when needed.

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Recovery & Follow-Up

Many patients resume activities quickly; follow-up ensures progress.

Back pain doesn’t have to control your life.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Babak to review your diagnosis and the safest, most effective options for your condition.