Intracept Procedure for Vertebrogenic Back Pain
The Intracept Procedure is an advanced, FDA-approved treatment that targets a key source of chronic low back pain: the basivertebral nerve. This nerve, located inside the bone of the spine, transmits pain signals when the vertebral endplates become damaged due to wear, injury, or degeneration.
Using a small, minimally invasive probe, your provider applies radiofrequency energy to disable the basivertebral nerve, effectively stopping pain signals from reaching the brain. Because the nerve does not regenerate, patients often experience long-term, sustained pain relief.
You may be a candidate for the Intracept Procedure if you:
- Suffer from chronic low back pain lasting 6 months or longer.
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Have not found relief with conservative treatments such as medications, injections, or physical therapy.
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Have been diagnosed with vertebrogenic pain caused by damaged vertebral endplates (often confirmed with MRI).
- Minimally invasive – performed through a small incision with no implants.
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Outpatient procedure – typically completed in under 90 minutes with same-day discharge.
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Rapid recovery – most patients resume normal activity within days.
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Durable results – clinical studies show significant, lasting improvements in both pain and function.
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Reduced reliance on opioids – many patients are able to lower or eliminate pain medications.
If you are struggling with chronic low back pain and want to explore whether the Intracept® Procedure is right for you, the specialists at Innovative Pain and Wellness are here to help.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation at our Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Mesa locations.
Unlike injections or medications that only provide temporary relief, the Intracept Procedure targets the basivertebral nerve inside the spine—the actual source of vertebrogenic pain. Because the nerve is permanently disabled, results are often long-lasting.
Vertebrogenic pain originates from damaged vertebral endplates in the spine. MRI imaging is typically used to confirm the diagnosis. If your pain has persisted for over six months despite conservative treatments, you may be a candidate.
The Intracept Procedure is minimally invasive and performed on an outpatient basis. Most patients return to light activities within a few days, with improvement in pain and function continuing over the following weeks.
Yes. The procedure is FDA-approved and supported by multiple clinical studies showing both safety and effectiveness. Risks are minimal compared to traditional back surgery.
Studies have shown that patients experience sustained pain relief and improved function for 5 years or more after the procedure. Because the targeted nerve does not regenerate, results can be long-term.
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