Clear answers before you make a decision about your care. Each guide explains a condition or treatment in plain language: what's causing the pain, how it's diagnosed, what a procedure involves, and what recovery really looks like. Every guide is reviewed by Dr. John A. Serpa, MD, DABA, board-certified in Anesthesiology with a subspecialty in Pain Medicine.
Back & Spine
Facet Joint Pain and Radiofrequency Ablation
How RFA quiets the nerves behind arthritic low back pain, who qualifies, what the procedure and recovery involve, and how long relief lasts.
What to Expect After Radiofrequency Ablation: A Day-by-Day Recovery Timeline
What recovery looks like from the first day to full relief, which soreness is normal, when relief usually starts, and when to call the office.
Epidural Steroid Injections for Sciatica and Herniated Discs
How an epidural calms an irritated nerve root, how to prepare (including blood thinners), what happens step by step, how long relief lasts, and when sciatica is an emergency.
These guides are educational and don't replace a personal evaluation. If you'd like to talk about your pain, call (305) 698-9077 or request an appointment.