Interventional Pain Management

With Less Pain, You Have a Lot To Gain

If you have pain that’s impairing your ability to live life to the fullest, Excelsior offers progressive pain management therapies that are minimally invasive. Our pain specialists work collaboratively to deliver custom care to you. Using the most innovative medical technology available - from radio frequency ablations to joint injections and epidurals - our clinical experts are the best for treating pain through non-surgical joint care. We treat the whole patient, not just the body part. Request an Appointment

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If you’ve been diagnosed with a low back or neck pain condition, there is a lot of information out there to help you learn more. We want to make sure you get accurate information from a reliable source. Read about some of the most common conditions and click the links to learn more.

Low back pain occurs in the lower portion of the spine. It is typically described as dull and aching rather than burning, stinging, or sharp. This type of pain can be accompanied by mild or severe muscle spasms, limited mobility, aches in the hips and pelvis and/or a shooting sensation down the leg.

Common Causes

Facet joint mediated pain
Sciatica or Radiculopathy
Sacro-illiac joint pain
Myofacial pain
Back pain after surgery

Common Symptoms

Radiating leg pain
Back pain worse with activity or walking
Back pain worse with sitting
Back pain worse with extension

Neck pain is often described as having a stiff or sore neck and shoulders. It is often associated with muscle spasms and difficulty turning the head. Occasionally, neck pain can involve the nerves and is often referred to as pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness traveling to the arm or hand.

Common Causes

Facet joint mediated pain
Radiculopathy
Myofacial pain
Neck pain after surgery

Common Symptoms

Radiating arm pain
Neck pain worse with activity
Neck pain worse with extension

Our Approach to Care

How Does Excelsior Approach My Care?

We’re here to answer your questions and guide you on your path toward recovery. Our team of skilled, experienced physicians and clinical staff works with you to develop a care plan that aims for complete recovery and offers you better choices for your treatment. We work with you to make sure you understand all your options.

Our Approach to Care

What Should I Expect From My First Visit?

Let’s work together to discover what the problem is and how we should treat it. When it comes to musculoskeletal pain or injury, going beyond the surface is key. Your first appointment will be a physical exam and no-pressure consultation about your goals, lifestyle, treatment preferences and expectations. It's likely we'll take x-rays to get a complete picture of your condition.

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What Should I Expect From My Care Team?

Excelsior takes a progressive, cooperative approach to care. Your physician will be experienced and highly skilled, and will work closely with PAs, nurses, physical therapists, nutrition experts and more to offer you the treatment you need to make a complete recovery. Each member of your care team will work with you and each other to create an ideal, custom treatment plan.

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What Will My Treatment Include?

We’re proud to be able to offer a broad spectrum of world-class services designed to minimize hassles and streamline timelines. Our experienced team is able to offer many treatment options such as physical and occupational therapy and other non-surgical treatments. We also offer advanced surgical procedures, including Outpatient Total Joint replacements for many eligible patients.

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What Will My Recovery Look Like?

We’re with you all the way through. We understand that recovery isn’t complete just because the pain is gone — we want you to thrive. We believe a full recovery includes a plan for long-term wellness and future injury prevention. Your recovery plan will be designed by your surgeon and therapists, and may include an on-site physical therapy program, at-home exercises and wellness programs in addition to lifestyle recommendations.

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The first step is as simple as scheduling an appointment — we’ll take it from there.

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Advanced Treatment Options for a Better Recovery

Non-Operative Treatment Surgical Treatment Recovery Upcoming Patient Seminars

Non-Operative Treatment

There are many different approaches to treating pain. Often, pain can be treated non-surgically, which interventional pain management seeks to explore first. These may include minimally invasive procedures such as joint injections or an epidural. Our epidurals are facilitating using a live x-ray guide, which makes them safer, accurate, and more likely to work.

Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Joint Injection
Facet Radio Frequency Ablations
Physical & Occupational Therapy
Durable Medical Equipment

Surgical Treatment

If it’s determined that surgery is the best option for improving your quality of life, our specialists will refer you to an Excelsior surgeon first, if appropriate, or to a surgeon in our community whose expertise is best suited for your needs.

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Recovery

Recovery time from injections or procedures is minimal. In most cases, you’ll walk out of our office on your own immediately afterward. Some patients may feel a little sore for a day or two, which can be managed with ice and over-the-counter medication.

Upcoming Patient Seminars

Hear it from our physicians! Our upcoming seminars cover topics related to all aspects of orthopaedic care, including information on specific conditions and treatments. We want you to get the treatment that will work best for you, and that starts with education.

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Our Interventional Pain Management Doctor

James P. Behr, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

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Interventional Pain Management

With Less Pain, You Have a Lot To Gain

Looking to Learn More About Your Diagnosis?

Common Causes

Common Symptoms

Common Causes

Common Symptoms

How Does Excelsior Approach My Care?

What Should I Expect From My First Visit?

What Should I Expect From My Care Team?

What Will My Treatment Include?

What Will My Recovery Look Like?

Schedule My First Appointment

Advanced Treatment Options for a Better Recovery

Non-Operative Treatment

Surgical Treatment

Recovery

Upcoming Patient Seminars

Our Interventional Pain Management Doctor

James P. Behr, MD

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