Published on September 29, 2024
Advanced Pain Management and Spine Specialists (Pain Relief Institute of America) is proud of its reputation for providing the latest pain relief technology. Their wide range of advanced procedures provide residents of Southwest Florida with minimally invasive options that are effective and long-lasting.
For Melissa, a strong determination to return to an active life led her to Dr. Jonathan Deitch. Melissa found partial relief from injections before being referred to Dr. Deitch. However, they had to undergo treatment more and more frequently with less and less relief.
Unlike many people with chronic low back pain, Melissa’s problems date back decades. Her original problem was diagnosed when she learned she had mild scoliosis as a teenager. Because of her passion for sports, she didn’t let it overwhelm her and instead dedicated herself to staying healthy.
About ten years ago, Melissa began experiencing back discomfort while playing tennis. MRI showed degeneration of 4 vertebrae. Things went downhill from there. In addition to limiting exercise time, she found that sitting for long periods of time caused unbearable pain. It became a profession—
This was a serious problem because her job required a nine-hour flight to Europe.
For more than two years, Melissa and her husband enjoyed fewer activities together. She had to quit the job she loved. She admits that having limited mobility and feeling restricted led her to some dark times.
When she expressed her determination to find a way to become active again, her doctor recommended that Dr. Deitch evaluate her.
Interventional Pain Therapy Physician, Dr.
Jonathan Daitch brings a concrete approach to diagnosing and treating pain-related conditions. This includes comprehensive approaches to managing or eliminating pain as well as advanced procedures. Many programs offer
Long-term or long-lasting relief, usually complete pain relief.
“Melissa is an ideal candidate for Intracept® surgery,” said Dr. Daitch. “Intracept is the only procedure that targets a specific nerve (the basilar nerve in the vertebrae) to relieve chronic low back pain. The beauty of this procedure is that it is long-lasting. No repeat procedures are required.
During discussions with Dr. Deitch, he assured her that her potential for pain relief was excellent. “Although there are no guarantees for any surgery, we have seen high success rates in most patients,” Dr. Deitch explains.
Melissa did her research online about Intracept surgery. Now, after meeting with Dr. Deitch, she feels very confident in his hands based on his extensive experience with the procedure.
The whole process is pretty quick, about 45 minutes. Melissa was in and out of the Park Center for surgery in about 3 hours. However, initial recovery was challenging because
The first two days caused significant “pain pressure” which is typical with any surgery. Painkillers can help during this time.
On the third day, Melissa noticed a huge improvement in her previous back pain, with the only pain she felt coming from the surgery itself. Day four was the clear sign that the Intracept program was working. “This was a game changer for me,” Melissa shared. For her, this revealed the long-term effects of pain. “Chronic pain not only affects your quality of life, but it also impacts your mental health and has an impact on the entire family.”
Like many patients, Melissa was impressed by Dr. Deitch’s interactions. She felt he was personally committed to helping her regain the quality of life she was determined to find. Melissa had always been very health-conscious and active before battling the pain of a long-term disability, and now she’s on the road to getting her life back.
“Melissa is a great example of someone who took charge of her own health even though her insurance company denied coverage for this necessary and prescribed surgery,” said Dr. Deitch.
stock. “Despite having to pay for Intracept entirely out of pocket, I believe she will spend more over time on ineffective procedures.”
Dr. Daitch added, “For people who suffer from acute or chronic pain, our minimally invasive procedures can often help them avoid or delay the need for open surgery. And the relief is often to the point of helping them reduce or eliminate pain medications.” The goal is to reduce or stop the pain at its source, not to mask it with painkillers.
To learn more about Intracept® and other non-surgical pain relief options, call 352-397-4930 or visit: Pain Relief Institute of America.net.
