The Intracept Procedure: A New Option for Chronic Low Back Pain

Chronic low back pain is one of the most common conditions that keeps people from living active, comfortable lives. For many patients, traditional treatments such as physical therapy, medications, or injections may provide only temporary relief. But an innovative procedure—called Intracept®—is changing that.

What Is the Intracept Procedure?

The Intracept Procedure is a minimally invasive, implant-free outpatient treatment designed specifically for patients with vertebrogenic low back pain, a type of pain that originates from the vertebral endplates inside the spine.

During the procedure, a physician uses a specialized probe to target and ablate the basivertebral nerve, which is responsible for transmitting pain signals from the vertebrae. By disrupting these signals, the Intracept Procedure can provide lasting relief from chronic back pain.

Key Benefits of Intracept

• Minimally invasive – performed through a small incision, without the need for spinal implants.
• Outpatient – most patients go home the same day.
• Proven long-term relief – clinical studies show significant pain reduction lasting years after just one procedure.
• Improved quality of life – less pain often means better sleep, mobility, and the ability to return to daily activities.

Local Availability: Southside Pain Specialists

Scott Kendrick at SOUTHSIDE PAIN SPECIALISTS, PC is excited to offer the Intracept Procedure for the relief of chronic vertebrogenic low back pain. Intracept is a minimally invasive, implant-free outpatient procedure that’s proven to be safe and to provide long-term pain relief after a single procedure. Schedule a consultation to learn if you may be a candidate!

This is welcome news for patients in the area who have been living with chronic low back pain and seeking new solutions.

Is the Intracept Procedure Right for You?

The Intracept Procedure is intended for patients who:

• Have experienced chronic low back pain for at least six months.
• Have not found relief from conservative treatments such as physical therapy or medications.
• Have imaging (such as MRI) that confirms vertebrogenic pain.

If you’ve tried other options without lasting success, talking with a pain specialist about Intracept may be a worthwhile next step.

Moving Toward Relief

Chronic back pain can take away more than comfort—it can limit work, family activities, and independence. With treatments like Intracept now available, patients have a chance to regain mobility and reduce their pain without major surgery.

If you live near Southside Pain Specialists or want to explore whether you may be a candidate, consider scheduling a consultation. Relief may be closer than you think.