Had ablation performed in August for my lower back pain from 2 degenerated discs. A different technique, burned the nerves in the fascia. Time to regrow is unknown, estimates range between 9 - 18 months. Not many other options, the relief has been a blessing so far. Lots of insurance hurdles to get through, but for me, so worth it.
Is that the same as what they used to call a neurotomy?
Had this done June 1st, 2002, after a laminectomy done November 15, 2021 failed to provide expected relief.
Pain INCREASE was shocking! I was all but bedridden until mid-August! Was actually in an ER at one point. It has finally subsided back to about where I was before the procedure, and I am doing aquatic PT to rebuild all the muscle tone I lost during those 10-11 weeks of inactivity.
The people who did the procedure simply LIED to me, if only by omission. As I was screaming with pain I asked for an explanation, and THEN was told there would be a temporary increase in pain. For how long? I asked. “Up to twelve weeks” was the answer.
Glad it worked for you. My neighbor had this done and was in hideous pain the first week. I did see her walking outside the other day, but still not standing up straight.