Our Procedures
InterSpine offers a full range of minimally invasive, interventional pain management procedures designed to diagnose and treat the source of your pain. Dr. Sal Hemani uses advanced imaging guidance to perform each procedure with precision, helping patients throughout the metro Atlanta area. Explore our comprehensive list of procedures below.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidurals are used to manage radicular pain from irritated spinal nerves. These are quick, outpatient procedures that deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly into the epidural space, often providing relief and improved function within a few days. Commonly used for conditions like cervical & lumbar radiculopathy. Learn more about epidural steroid injections →
Facet Injections
Facet injections target the small joints connecting each vertebra, helping manage pain and improve function — commonly used for facet arthropathy. Learn more about facet injections →
Nerve Injections
Nerve injections combine anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medication to target specific nerves contributing to acute or chronic pain secondary to conditions like peripheral neuropathy. Learn more about nerve injections →
Diagnostic Nerve Blocks
Using local anesthetic alone, diagnostic nerve blocks help pinpoint exactly which nerve is generating your pain — critical information used to guide further treatments like radiofrequency ablation or therapeutic injections. Learn more about diagnostic nerve blocks →
Radiofrequency Ablation (Rhizotomy)
This procedure uses heat to deactivate pain-transmitting nerves, providing longer-lasting relief than injections alone — typically 6-12 months or more. It's a common next step for patients who respond well to facet injections or medial branch blocks. Learn more about radiofrequency ablation →
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injections
SI joint injections deliver anesthetic and steroid medication directly into the sacroiliac joint to relieve lower back and buttock pain. They can also help confirm the joint as a pain source before considering further treatment. Learn more about SI joint injections →
Stellate Ganglion Injections
Targeting the sympathetic nerves in the neck, this injection is a key treatment to manage complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). It can also help confirm sympathetically mediated pain. Learn more about stellate ganglion injections →
Celiac Plexus Neurolysis
This procedure disrupts the nerves of the celiac plexus, using alcohol or phenol to relieve severe abdominal pain, commonly from chronic pancreatitis. See our chronic abdominal & pelvic pain page for more. Learn more about celiac plexus neurolysis →
Lumbar Sympathetic Neurolysis
Similar in concept to celiac plexus neurolysis but targeting the lumbar sympathetic chain, this procedure offers relief from CRPS and certain sympathetic-mediated conditions affecting the lower body. Learn more about lumbar sympathetic neurolysis →
Trigger Point Injections
A fast, in-office treatment for muscle-based pain, trigger point injections target tight knots of muscle tissue directly, helping manage myofascial pain syndrome. Learn more about trigger point injections →
Botox® Injections
Beyond cosmetic use, therapeutic Botox is FDA-approved for chronic migraine prevention and certain muscle spasm conditions, including dystonia. It is a commonly used treatment option for migraines and cervical dystonia. Learn more about Botox injections →
Major Joint Injections
Corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injections into major joints like the knee, hip, or shoulder reduce inflammation and help improve function, commonly used for osteoarthritis. Learn more about major joint injections →
Intracept® Procedure
A minimally invasive, hardware-free procedure that deactivates the basivertebral nerve to manage chronic vertebrogenic low back pain, with many patients reporting 5+ years of relief from a single treatment. Learn more about the Intracept Procedure →
Kyphoplasty
This outpatient procedure stabilizes and restores height to fractured vertebrae using a balloon and bone cement, providing fast relief for osteoporotic compression fractures. Learn more about kyphoplasty →
Spinal Cord Stimualation
For chronic, treatment-resistant pain, spinal cord stimulation uses a small, implanted device to disrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. Patients start with a 5-7 day trial, commonly used for post laminectomy syndrome and peripheral neuropathy. Learn more about spinal cord stimulation →
Ready to find the right treatment for your pain?
Visit our Johns Creek or Braselton office or call (404) 593-0090 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Hemani.