Understanding Back Pain: Why RFA Failed After Medial Branch Block and what to do next.

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Understanding Back Pain: Why RFA Failed After Medial Branch Block and what to do next.

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In this enlightening interview, I sat down with Elliot May to delve into his journey of dealing with persistent back pain. Elliot's story is not uncommon; after experiencing relief from a diagnostic medial branch block, he had high hopes for Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) to provide lasting relief. However, RFA didn't work as expected, leaving him in the 40% of patients who don't experience the anticipated relief.
In this conversation, we explore the intricacies of why RFA can sometimes fall short, even after a successful medial branch block. I also provide valuable insights into the reasons behind such outcomes and discusses potential treatment options for individuals like Mr. May.
If you or someone you know has been through a similar experience or is considering these procedures for back pain relief, this interview offers valuable information and hope for finding the right solution. Don't miss this candid conversation about understanding and overcoming back pain challenges.
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@rosiek649 11 ай бұрын

Love this doctor so humble and caring!

@sharon6136 3 ай бұрын

I am scheduled to have my 2nd Medial Branch Block on June 3rd, 2024, my first one I got good results , after doing the pain score for the first 6 hours after it, I had a 90% relief from pain! So I am in hopes will get the same relief on my 2nd Medial Branch Block so I can have the the RFA procedure done ! My pain is lower back, I do have some arthritis also my pain doctor says, sometimes I have the worst pain on my left side which is where the doctor sees the arthritis. I am a 67 year old woman from N.C.

@BestPracticeHealth 2 ай бұрын

I don't agree with the repeat MBB protocol... but insurance may require it. Hang in there. I'm sending you patience. I hope you get that RFA and feel better soon.

@sharon6136 2 ай бұрын

@@BestPracticeHealth I am now scheduled for the Rhizotomy Facet Radio Frequency on June 27th , I am goingvto do a search on this. I thought it was just called Radio Frequency Ablation.

@brefrett 8 ай бұрын

Just had RFA 6 weeks ago. I felt great for a week and then I was back to my normal pain 😢

@Made_in_Garage 6 ай бұрын

Hi, how do you feel now? Have same story after one week pain come back😢

@user-gq1it9uc1b 6 ай бұрын

@@Made_in_Garageme too brother. I’m from Myanmar.Failed nasal RFA.

@its_ari5458 6 ай бұрын

How your doing now

@Raymss1 5 ай бұрын

How do you feel now

@kimberlyblackburn5706 Ай бұрын

Me too

@vcash1112 11 ай бұрын

This guy should try the RFA again with a different doctor! Surgery should be the last resort and I don’t here very good things about it. Just the fact they cut your muscles to get to the spine sounds so invasive…🌧️

@BestPracticeHealth 10 ай бұрын

Good point. Thanks for the comment.

@russenz5106 7 ай бұрын

You sound a lot like you’re having the same problems I am I’m going in for that procedure tomorrow I went through the other stuff that gave me relief just like you. Thank you for taking the time gentleman to make this video.

@BestPracticeHealth 6 ай бұрын

Good luck!!

@mimicro83 Жыл бұрын

Support from Croatia 🇭🇷🎉

@BestPracticeHealth Жыл бұрын

Right back at you!

@albertbrooklyn Жыл бұрын

Useful videos but the musical interludes blare and are a bit harsh. I am not sure if the music is all that helpful in the videos.

@BestPracticeHealth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input! I appreciate your perspective.

@tugrulbey3095 Жыл бұрын

i love those music :) its lovely

@rosiek649 11 ай бұрын

I'm going by how you are in this video - This guy sacrum and lower back is still knotted up. Lots going on on right sacrum (buttock area) all the way up that spine right side going up to mid-back is more swollen next to spine. Also right foot has a lot going on, bit on left foot from base of toes to end of toes. Right hand has more inflammation too, left hand a little bit. Also C7 and T1. I can scan your body in the video which is how I am giving you information. So basically I scanned your body before I started listening and sure enough right sciatic is inflamed etc. You can reach out to me if you want me to help you. Basically you don't need to give me any information cuz I already can see through your body

@brianruhl5945 9 ай бұрын

Love the dancing cats!

@leeleeirv1270 Жыл бұрын

Im scheduled for RFA this week. Im praying it works so I can get some relief 🙏

@BestPracticeHealth Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@rachael1572 Жыл бұрын

Please have your hips MRI.. I dealt with that pain for quite some time only to find out that I have labrum tears.

@rachael1572 Жыл бұрын

I never know that hits could cause so much trouble now that I had an MRI I have Labor on tears and both my it's in that is worse than back pain

@rachael1572 Жыл бұрын

Even the knee's but our hips are the center of our bodies and it is my labrum

@XX-166 9 ай бұрын

So tell us how you’re doing and how the procedure went.

@rachael1572 Жыл бұрын

Could be the hips as well

@BestPracticeHealth Жыл бұрын

Always a good thought.

@no2thenwo737 Жыл бұрын

Sacroiliac joints?

@rachael1572 Жыл бұрын

Hips I am dealing with the same thing.. I have labrum tairs in both hips..need arthroscopy for labrum tairs.

@vcash1112 11 ай бұрын

People need to strengthen the hips.

@rachael1572 11 ай бұрын

Google labrum tairs

@jackattack9799 4 ай бұрын

would love to be on the podcast and for you to look over my mris? looking for a second opinion big fan, first saw you performing dvrs and how affective they are

@BestPracticeHealth 4 ай бұрын

Call Phebe at 602 256 2525. I hope to meet you soon!

@jackattack9799 4 ай бұрын

@@BestPracticeHealth will do , im getting another mri in 2 months and ill give you a call

@kaffirfromgod5162 27 күн бұрын

Nooe nope nope dude i can tell you do not take two shhiats a day. You my freind are constipated....i have same region way worse than yours and this solved almost all my problems except sleeping just cant do it. So If i dont take a doocky I am a cripple. Its so bad and my movement is so slow, I cant sit on the towlet, I have to stay in one position cant walk. I have to take oxypowder to evacuate the bowels and boy does it work.. with each dramatic evac my mobility is instantly better with each one untill regular again. Since figuring this out I wondered if i even had to have two laminectomies in your levels.... Try it prove me wrong..what goes in must come out daily......... Not to mention every one i see at pain MGMT is completely constapated and why the doc cant figure it out i dont know its suspect.....

@TexasToone 11 күн бұрын

You are right. I have lots of issues with my L4 L5 and s1 when my pipes get overloaded I have more severe back pain. I have to watch this and make sure I go everyday. A stool softener is necessary some times. Magnesium everyday helps as well as raw veggies.