Procedures

Based on each patients individual pain and conditions typically we can improve pain by at least 50% with the following procedures:

• Therapeutic Nerve Block – Involves injecting a local anesthetic or neurological agent and blocking pain at its source in the nerve; Useful in treating pain in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar region of the back. Once patients receive relief in a specific target area we can then give a longer relief of the pain by performing Radio Frequency Ablation Click for More Information on Radio Frequency Ablation (PDF)

• Epidural Steroid Injection – Non-invasive option that manages acute and chronic lower back pain; Delivers steroids to the affected area to relieve inflammation thus the pain from spinal stenosis, disc injury and degenerative disc disease.

• Spinal Cord Stimulator – For patients with neuropathic pain and failed back surgery; Involves sending electric signals into the target area, producing a tingling that eases the pain.

• Radio Frequency Ablation – For the treatment of facet joint disease; Involves placing probes near the offending nerve and heating for 60-90 seconds; Relief can be sustained up to 12 months.

• Medication and Patient Education- in many instances patients need a combination of medical management alongside procedures and therapy to achieve the best results.

  • Testimonials

    “Big Island Pain Center is very good at working with workers compensation insurance and getting treatment plans together, I have received lumbar epidural steroids injections it has helped reduce my pain level. Their staff is very courtesy and respectful.” ~ R.R.- Big Island

    ‘I can’t even express in words the amount of gratitude and respect that I hold for Big Island Pain Center’s doctors, nurses and staff. I have been seen by over 24 varieties of doctors and not one even came close to the amount of relief that I experienced in just one procedure with Dr.Lynn Puana. Not only are they very educated and informative, they enjoy finding the solution to relieve pain. Their enthusiasm spreads to the wonderful staff that remember you by name after one visit. They are punctual and educate you on the procedures. I have been seen on the island and in Oahu. Nobody could find the source of my agonizing pain. I thought that I was going to live the rest of my life being short fused, unhappy, miserable and impaired. When I was consulted by Dr. Puana, she told me my symptoms and the reason…before I could even mention it! She located the injuries and educated me on how the process works and that they can treat me.

    All those years of suffering and loss in my life because the pain, I finally had hope. The procedure was painless! The kindness and preparation is something that the entire clinic makes sure all their patients get upon entering their front door. Even in the procedure room, both doctors calm you and tell you exactly what they are going to do and when I woke 20 minutes later, I could rotate my arm and actually lean my head forward and back, I could not do this without pain in years! The staff is ready and waiting to schedule you on the dot. They also answer their phones and assist you with any concerns or questions and they stay in close contact with each other. I brag constantly about Big Island Pain Center and the results that gave me my life back, literally! They are miracle workers and I thank them for giving me the chance to be healed, treated and live my life”! ~ J.P.- Big Island