Patient success story: Elizabeth's journey with coccyx pain
At DFW Interventional Pain Institute, you can easily imagine our favorite thing is seeing a patient's quality of life greatly improve through pain management. Dr. Edrick Lopez started his practice with the goal of helping patients live their best lives, and we were incredibly happy to work with our patient Elizabeth (name changed for privacy reasons) to help treat her recurring coccyx pain through sacrococcygeal ligament injections. Read on to learn more about her story and how our team has been helping her live a more active lifestyle.
Recurring coccyx pain led Elizabeth to seek treatment
If you're suffering from chronic pain, you know all too well the way it impacts your life, especially when it's hard to figure out how the pain started in the first place. Elizabeth came to DFW Interventional Pain Institute after struggling for years to find a solution to her coccydynia, which is the medical term for tailbone pain. This tailbone pain made sitting, walking and participating in activities painful and stressful; in fact, at times she reported her pain level being at a 10 on the scale of 1-10.
When Dr. Lopez met with her the first time, he immediately understood her concerns and performed a thorough diagnosis of Elizabeth's pain. Using his Harvard-trained expertise and double board-certified experience in pain management, Dr. Lopez was able to discuss a treatment option with Elizabeth that fit her lifestyle and provided the results she needed to return to normal activities.
Recommended treatment: sacrococcygeal ligament injections
Sacrococcygeal ligament injections are a minimally invasive procedure specifically designed to alleviate pain in the coccyx area, which is where Elizabeth was experiencing her discomfort. This innovative treatment involves the direct injection of a steroid medication into the sacrococcygeal ligament, which lies at the base of the spine above the coccyx. The steroid helps reduce inflammation and irritation in that specific area, offering significant pain relief to the patient.
For many patients like Elizabeth, this type of targeted treatment can make a world of difference. It's not only effective in managing pain but also in improving mobility and quality of life. Because the procedure is minimally invasive, patients can often resume their normal activities shortly after seeing us at DFW Interventional Pain Institute, without the need for an extensive recovery period.
We now see Elizabeth every 3-4 months for additional injections that provide up to 90% relief for her coccyx pain. She reports having a much better quality of life, an ability to return back to her active lifestyle and enjoyment in the fact that she doesn't have to take medication to manage her pain.
If you're suffering from chronic pain, we can help at DFW Interventional Pain Institute
At DFW Interventional Pain Institute, our mission extends far beyond just treating symptoms. We are dedicated to understanding the root cause of your chronic pain and crafting a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your unique lifestyle and goals. Our team, led by the highly skilled Dr. Edrick Lopez, leverages the latest advancements in pain management techniques to ensure that you not only get relief from your pain but also experience a significant improvement in your overall quality of life.
Whether you're dealing with back pain, joint discomfort, nerve pain, or any other form of chronic pain, we have the expertise and technology to help. Our approach includes a detailed assessment, cutting-edge treatments, and a compassionate team that's with you every step of the way.
Don't let chronic pain hold you back any longer. Contact us at DFW Interventional Pain Institute today to discover how we can help you live a more comfortable and joyful life. Together, we can work towards a future where your pain doesn't define your days. Reach out to schedule your consultation and take the first step on your journey to recovery.
