Targeting chronic pain by releasing scar tissue around spinal nerves.
Scar tissue (adhesions) can sometimes form around spinal nerves after surgery, injury, or chronic inflammation. These adhesions may trap or irritate nerves, leading to persistent back, leg, or neck pain.
Epiduroplasty and epidural adhesiolysis are minimally invasive procedures designed to break down or dissolve this scar tissue. By targeting this scar tissue, the goal is to free compressed nerves and improve medication delivery , which may provide pain relief.
These procedures are typically recommended for patients with:
Pain that continues after previous spine operations due to scar tissue formation
Persistent pain linked to nerve entrapment and inflammation
Narrowing of the spinal canal complicated by fibrous tissue
Adhesions causing nerve irritation in the lower back
Minimally invasive — no open surgery required
Targets post-surgical scar tissue pain
Reduces inflammation and nerve irritation
Outpatient procedure with short recovery time
Risks are low but may include infection or bleeding; discuss with your doctor
A catheter is guided to the affected area, lasting 30–60 minutes.
Repeat treatments may be considered if pain persists.
MRI or CT scans help identify adhesions.
Most patients return home the same day and notice improvement over days to weeks.
Scar tissue around spinal nerves doesn’t have to mean lifelong pain. Learn how Dr. Babak’s expertise in epiduroplasty and adhesiolysis can help restore movement and relief.
