Constantly dealing with injections and medications to heal or manage your chronic pain can get very tiring, very quickly. At the Comprehensive Pain Institute, we offer minimally invasive pain management treatments in Flower Mound, Bedford & Benbrook TX, to help provide lasting relief from your pain. One of the treatments we take pride in offering is Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation (CRFA) as a cutting-edge method of chronic pain management.  But what exactly is it, and how do you know if it’s the right fit for you?

 

What is Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation?

Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation (sometimes called “cooled RFA”) is an innovative new technique in pain management that employs radiofrequency energy to deactivate nerves causing discomfort. CRFA differentiates itself by employing cooling technologies to increase the area being treated without damaging surrounding structures, leading to more effective and long-lasting relief from pain. According to Spine-health, RFA treatments can provide pain relief that lasts anywhere from 6 months to 2 years, depending on the patient and condition.

 

What Conditions Does CRFA Treat?

We often recommend cooled RFA for people with chronic pain related to:

• Arthritis pain in the spine, hips, and knees
• Neck and lower back pain
• Nerve pain conditions like neuropathy
• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
• Other joint-related pain
• Chronic back or neck pain that hasn’t improved with other therapies

 

What Does the Procedure Look Like?

Here’s what to expect during a CRFA treatment:

• Prep: Our pain management specialist cleans and numbs the treatment area using local anesthetic.
• Guidance: With imaging guidance, a small needle is used near a nerve responsible for transmitting pain signals into a targeted area.
• Treatment: The device emits controlled radiofrequency energy while cooling the needle tip to create an expanded, more effective treatment zone without overheating.
• Completion: Depending on the area being treated, treatment typically lasts 30 to 90 minutes.

 

What Are the Benefits?

• Minimally invasive, meaning no major surgery is required.
• Quick recovery, you are usually back to light activity within a day!
• Long-lasting relief, months or even years for some patients.
• Reduces reliance on pain meds, less need for opioids or daily medication.
• Improved mobility, many patients report being able to return to activities they had to avoid.

 

Who’s a Good Candidate?

You might be a good candidate if:

• You have chronic back, neck, or joint pain that hasn’t improved with physical therapy, injections, or medications.
• Imaging tests and diagnostic nerve blocks confirm that your pain is nerve-related.
• You want a non-surgical option with longer-term relief.

 

The CRFA Overview

• Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation (CRFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that targets pain-causing nerves.
• It’s commonly used for spine arthritis, SI joint pain, and knee or hip pain.
• Relief lasts 6 to 24 months for many patients.
• Benefits include less reliance on medications, quicker recovery, and improved function.
• While safe, CRFA isn’t permanent, and pain may return over time.

 

Radiofrequency Ablation in Flower Mound, Bedford & Benbrook, TX

If you’re tired of living with chronic pain and want an option that could give you months, or even years, of relief without major surgery, cooled RFA might be worth considering. At the Comprehensive Pain Institute, our specialists provide pain management treatments that are personalized to your unique needs. Contact us today to schedule a consultation!

Flower Mound, TX: 4101 Kirkpatrick Ln. Flower Mound, TX. P: 972-436-7531
Bedford, TX: 1305 Airport Fwy. Suite 302B. Bedford, TX 76021. P: 817-786-8238
Benbrook, TX: 9239 Vista Way, Benbrook, TX 76126. P: 817-737-3331