At the Center for Regenerative Therapy & Pain Management, we help patients find long-term relief from nerve-related pain using safe, precise techniques like radiofrequency ablation (RFA). This minimally invasive procedure targets the exact source of your pain—without the need for surgery or daily medication.
Led by Dr. Shane Huch, our board-certified team personalizes every treatment plan to match your condition and lifestyle goals, so you can get back to living without constant discomfort.
Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure that uses heat generated by radio waves to deactivate pain-causing nerves. A thin, specialized needle is guided to the affected area under imaging (like fluoroscopy), and a small burst of radiofrequency energy is delivered to interrupt the nerve’s ability to send pain signals to the brain.
RFA is most commonly used to treat chronic spine and joint pain. It’s highly targeted, requires no incisions, and is often used when other pain relief methods—like injections or physical therapy—have failed to provide lasting relief.
Radiofrequency ablation provides long-term relief for patients who struggle with persistent nerve-related pain. It’s safe, quick, and requires little downtime.
Provides relief for 6–12 months or longer
Targets pain at the nerve source
Minimally invasive and outpatient-based
May reduce or eliminate the need for medication
Improves daily movement and quality of life
Common in the neck and lower back, RFA is effective for disabling nerve pain caused by inflammation in the spinal facet joints.
When caused by arthritic or degenerative joints in the spine, RFA can interrupt the pain signals and provide lasting relief.
RFA helps treat cervical facet joint pain and improves neck mobility with minimal recovery time.
Pain in the sacroiliac joint, located at the base of the spine, responds well to RFA when injections offer only temporary relief.
RFA is used to manage chronic joint pain in the knees, hips, and shoulders when conservative treatments fall short.
For patients with ongoing pain after spine surgery, RFA can be a non-surgical solution to improve comfort and function.
At the Center for Regenerative Therapy & Pain Management, we use radiofrequency ablation to help patients gain real, lasting relief from chronic pain. If injections or other treatments haven’t worked, RFA may offer the targeted solution you’ve been searching for.
Let’s find out what works best for your body—and your life.
RFA uses a controlled burst of heat to disable specific nerves from sending pain signals to the brain, offering targeted and lasting relief.
The procedure is well tolerated. The area is numbed beforehand, so you may feel pressure or mild discomfort but not significant pain.
Pain relief typically lasts between 6 to 12 months, and sometimes longer. Repeat treatments can be done if pain returns.
RFA has a success rate of 70–80% for appropriate candidates, especially those who responded well to diagnostic nerve blocks.
Yes. It’s a minimally invasive and low-risk procedure when performed by a trained specialist.
Most RFA procedures take 30 to 60 minutes and are performed on an outpatient basis.
If you suffer from chronic joint or spine-related pain and have had relief from a nerve block, you may be an ideal candidate for RFA.
Recovery is quick. Most patients resume normal activities within a day or two, with only mild soreness at the treatment site.
Have questions or need guidance? Reach out today and our team will help you take the next step toward lasting pain relief.
We provide advanced, personalized pain management care for patients across New Jersey, led by board-certified specialist Dr. Shane Huch.
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