Welcome to Southwest Florida Pain Center
We understand that living in pain really isn’t living at all. We specialize in reducing or eliminating your pain using the latest in successful interventional pain management techniques. We have combined highly advanced imaging technologies and ground-breaking surgical techniques that are taking patients to a pain free lifestyle. Both our state-of-the-art pain centers and unparalled surgical suites where our procedures are performed equal unmatched convenience and precision that is only found at Southwest Florida Pain Center. Your comfort is our priority and sedation is always available to our patients. All forms of pain can be treated by our physicians. Schedule your appointment today.
Learn More About the Conditions We Treat
ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN?
Talking to your doctor is the first step to relief.
The Intracept Procedure targets a specific nerve within the vertebra called the basivertebral nerve and has been shown to improve function and relieve pain long-term. The procedure is implant-free, preserving future treatment options for other spine conditions. Talk with your doctor today to learn more about this procedure and determine if it’s right for you.
Relievant, a Boston Scientific company, has designated Southwest Florida Pain Center as Florida's only CENTER OF EXCELLENCE for the Intracept™ procedure. Our team is proud to offer this cutting-edge treatment to our patients, who have seen remarkable results. Southwest Florida Pain Center is dedicated to offering our patients the highest level of care for vertebrogenic pain. Keep reading to learn more about this treatment option.
Explore INTRACEPT
How the procedure works:
Access the Pedicle
Under fluoroscopic guidance, the Intracept® Introducer Cannula Assembly is advanced through the pedicle.Create the Channel
The Intracept® Curved Cannula Assembly is used to create a channel to the trunk of the basivertebral nerve.Place the RF Probe
The Intracept® RF Probe is inserted into the curved path and placed at the trunk of the basivertebral nerve.Ablate the BVN
The Intracept® RF Generator is used to deliver radiofrequency energy that ablates the basivertebral nerve.Why We Are The Best:
Under the leadership of pain management expert, Dr. Robert Ball, the Southwest Florida Pain Center has earned recognition as a “Center of Excellence” for the Intracept Procedure. Dr. Ball, a faculty instructor for Relievant Medsystems, the creator of The Intracept Procedure, has trained hundreds of physicians and medical staff across the country. His expertise ensures correct administration of the procedure, leading to optimal success for patients.
What Our Patients Have To Say:
Listen to a Southwest Florida Pain Center patient's experience with The Intracept Procedure
Want Proven | Durable | Safe treatment for your pain? See the questions we're frequently asked, to understand how this treatment may be right for you.
PROVIDERS & ADMINISTRATION
Brandi Ball, CMPE
Practice Administrator
Amanda Willis, RN
Nursing Services
INNOVATIVE TREATMENT PROCEDURES
Patient Success: Post Treatment Stories
“I just had it (DRG) done and I can tell you honestly, truthfully, it is the best thing that happened to me in the last year. I have zero pain…”
Ken - Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulator Patient
“I couldn't find anyone in Naples to give me relief. I then found out about Dr. Ball and after he performed surgery my pain is gone... ”
Roland - Spinal Cord Stimulator Patient
Ready to begin your pain relief journey?
Are you ready to reclaim your life from the grip of pain? At Southwest Florida Pain Center, we specialize in Interventional Pain Medicine to help you do just that. Our expert team will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and pain levels, ensuring your comfort every step of the way. Follow the simple steps below to start your journey toward a pain-free life.
Step One:
Complete a self assesment of your areas of pain and make notes to share with your provider during your consultation.
Step Two:
Reflect on your life before you were in pain, decide what you hope to accomplish from your treatment, and compile a list of questions regarding your chosen treatment option.
Step Three:
Schedule an appointment for a consultaion with our practitioners to see what treatment options are right for you. Remember, pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.
