ISPI FL

03/17/2026

🍀 Wrapping up St. Patrick’s Day at ISPI!

A little green, a few cupcakes, and a lot of smiles from our team today 💚

We hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday — whether you celebrated big or just enjoyed a little extra luck along the way.

From all of us at Interventional Spine & Pain Institute, thank you for being part of our community.

🍀 Stay safe tonight and enjoy the rest of your St. Patrick’s Day!

New location open now!

03/17/2026

☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Interventional Spine & Pain Institute!

Today is all about a little luck, green shirts, and maybe even a shamrock or two.

But when it comes to back and spine health, luck isn’t the whole story.

Taking care of your spine through movement, proper posture, and the right medical care when needed can help keep you feeling your best.

If back, neck, or nerve pain has been slowing you down, our team is here to help you find the right treatment options.

So today we wish you good luck, good health, and a happy St. Patrick’s Day.

📍 Interventional Spine & Pain Institute
📞 Vero Beach Office: 772-360-1997
📞 Brevard (Palm Bay) Office: 321-374-6850
📞 Suntree/Viera Office: 321-477-0355
🌐 Website: www.interventionalspineandpaininstitute.com
📩 Email us: referrals@ISPIFL.com

03/15/2026

If you have been dealing with chronic neck, back, or joint pain, your provider may recommend a procedure called Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA).

RFA is a minimally invasive treatment that uses controlled heat to interrupt pain signals from specific nerves. These nerves send pain messages from irritated joints in the spine or other areas of the body to the brain.

By gently applying heat to the nerve, we can help reduce or stop those pain signals, which may provide longer-lasting relief than injections alone.

RFA is commonly used to treat pain from:

• Arthritis in the spine (facet joint pain)
• Chronic neck or low back pain
• Some types of joint pain in the shoulders, knees, or hips

The procedure is done with X ray guidance and usually takes less than 20 minutes. Patients are able to go home the same day and return to normal activities shortly afterward.

For many patients, relief from RFA can last months to even over a year, depending on the individual.

If you are living with chronic pain and want to learn more about whether RFA may be an option for you, our providers are happy to help evaluate your condition and discuss the best treatment plan.

📍 Interventional Spine & Pain Institute
📞 Vero Beach Office: 772-360-1997
📞 Brevard (Palm Bay) Office: 321-374-6850
📞 Suntree/Viera Office: 321-477-0355
🌐 Website: www.interventionalspineandpaininstitute.com
📩 Email us: referrals@ISPIFL.com

03/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our patient education event last night!

We appreciate those who took the time to come out and learn more about chronic pain, the different types of pain patients experience, and some of the treatment options available to help improve quality of life.

During the event, our physicians discussed topics such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA), spinal cord stimulation, and other interventional pain treatments that may help when medications or physical therapy alone have not been enough.

Our goal is always to help patients better understand their pain and the options available to treat it.

If you have questions about your own pain or would like to discuss whether one of these treatments may be appropriate for you, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with one of our providers.

📍 Interventional Spine & Pain Institute
📞 Vero Beach Office: 772-360-1997
📞 Brevard (Palm Bay) Office: 321-374-6850
📞 Suntree/Viera Office: 321-477-0355
🌐 Website: www.interventionalspineandpaininstitute.com
📩 Email us: referrals@ISPIFL.com

03/13/2026

🖤 Friday the 13th… but don’t let pain be your bad luck.

Some people worry about walking under ladders, breaking mirrors, or crossing paths with a black cat today…

At Interventional Spine & Pain Institute, we hear about a different kind of bad luck — chronic back pain, nerve pain, and joint pain that just won’t seem to go away.

The good news? Chronic pain doesn’t have to be something you simply live with.

Our Physicians and APPs specialize in identifying the source of pain and offering treatments that may help improve comfort and mobility — from injections and minimally invasive procedures to advanced therapies for nerve pain.

So today, if you’re avoiding ladders and stepping around black cats… that’s fine.

But if pain has been following you around longer than a superstition, it might be time to let us take a look.

📍 Interventional Spine & Pain Institute
📞 Vero Beach Office: 772-360-1997
📞 Brevard (Palm Bay) Office: 321-374-6850
📞 Suntree/Viera Office: 321-477-0355
🌐 Website: www.interventionalspineandpaininstitute.com
📩 Email us: referrals@ISPIFL.com

03/12/2026

Reminder — Our Free Pain Education Event is TONIGHT!

If you or someone you know is dealing with chronic back or nerve pain, it’s not too late to join us this evening for our patient education event.

Our physicians at Interventional Spine & Pain Institute will be discussing:

• Common causes of chronic pain
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Spinal cord stimulation and other advanced treatment options
• When these therapies may help patients who haven’t found relief with medications or physical therapy

This is a free community event with time for questions and discussion.

If you live in the Palm Bay / Melbourne area, stop by and learn more about your options.

🕕 Tonight – March 12 6:30-7:30
📍 The Grand Manor, 1450 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935

🔗 Event information: https://bsnevents.com/2583

Feel free to bring a friend or family member who may benefit from the information!

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03/12/2026

Tonight: Free Patient Education Event on Chronic Pain Treatments

Join us tonight for a special educational event hosted by Interventional Spine & Pain Institute

Our physicians will be discussing several advanced treatment options for chronic pain, including:
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
• Basivertebral Nerve Ablation (Intracept Procedure)
• Spinal Cord Stimulation for nerve pain and diabetic neuropathy

Hear directly from our physicians:

Dr. Michael Esposito
Dr. Melissa Burgos
Dr. Christopher Weeden

This event is designed for patients who want to better understand their pain and learn about modern treatment options that may help improve quality of life.

If you or someone you know struggles with chronic back, neck, or nerve pain, we would love to see you there.

Register here:
https://bsnevents.com/2583

Interventional Spine & Pain Institute
Vero Beach: 772-360-1997
Palm Bay: 321-374-6850
Suntree / Viera: 321-477-0355
www.interventionalspineandpaininstitute.com

03/12/2026

Therapy Thursday: Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial

For some patients who continue to experience pain after back surgery, a treatment called a Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) may help reduce nerve pain.

A spinal cord stimulator works by sending small electrical signals to the spinal cord that help interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. Like a pacemaker for pain.

One of the unique aspects of this treatment is that it begins with a trial.

During the trial (that happens in the office procedure room under X ray):
• Temporary leads are placed near the spinal cord
• The patient goes home and tests the device for several days
• If the pain improves significantly, a permanent stimulator may be considered

Many patients describe spinal cord stimulation as helping them move more comfortably and rely less on pain medications.

This therapy can sometimes help patients with:

• Pain after back surgery
• Chronic nerve pain in the back or legs
• Painful diabetic neuropathy

If you’re interested in learning more about treatment options for chronic pain, join us tonight for our patient education event where our physicians will be discussing these topics and answering questions.

Register here: https://bsnevents.com/2583

📍 Interventional Spine & Pain Institute

03/11/2026

What's Wrong Wednesday

Pain After Back Surgery

Many people undergo back surgery hoping it will completely relieve their pain. While surgery can help many conditions, some patients continue to experience ongoing nerve pain afterward.

This is sometimes called Post-Laminectomy Syndrome or Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.

Common symptoms may include:

• Persistent low back pain
• Burning or shooting pain down the leg
• Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
• Pain that worsens with activity or standing

There are many reasons this can happen. Scar tissue may form around the nerves, the original problem may continue to irritate the nerve, or new issues can develop over time.

The important thing to know is that you still have treatment options, even if surgery did not completely solve the problem.

At Interventional Spine & Pain Institute, our physicians evaluate patients carefully to determine the cause of ongoing pain and recommend treatments that may help improve comfort and function.

Tomorrow for Therapy Thursday, we’ll talk about one advanced treatment option that may help certain patients with persistent pain after back surgery.
Thursday in the Melbourne area, we are also having an in-person educational event discussing chronic pain.
Register here: https://bsnevents.com/2583

📍 Interventional Spine & Pain Institute
📞 Vero Beach Office: 772-360-1997
📞 Brevard (Palm Bay) Office: 321-374-6850
📞 Suntree/Viera Office: 321-477-0355
🌐 Website: www.interventionalspineandpaininstitute.com
📩 Email us: referrals@ISPIFL.com

03/10/2026

Just 2 Days Away! Patient Education Event – Palm Bay / Melbourne

If you or someone you love is living with chronic back or nerve pain, this free educational event is a great opportunity to learn about treatment options that may help.

Join our physicians from Interventional Spine & Pain Institute as we discuss:

• What causes chronic pain
• Minimally invasive treatments like radiofrequency ablation
• Spinal cord stimulation and other advanced pain therapies
• How these treatments may help improve function and quality of life

Our goal is simple: help patients better understand their options and feel empowered about their care.

📅 March 12
📍 Palm Bay / Melbourne area

🔗 Register here: https://bsnevents.com/2583

Feel free to bring a friend or family member who may benefit from the discussion!

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03/09/2026

What Are Endplate (Modic) Changes on an MRI?

If you’ve ever had an MRI of your spine, your report may mention something called “endplate changes” or “Modic changes.”

The vertebral endplates are the areas where the disc meets the bone of the spine. Over time, inflammation and stress in these areas can cause visible changes on MRI. These changes are often associated with a specific type of back pain called vertebrogenic pain.

People with vertebrogenic pain often describe:

• Deep aching pain in the lower back
• Pain that worsens with sitting for long periods
• Pain when bending forward or lifting
• Pain that improves when standing or walking

For some patients, a minimally invasive treatment called basivertebral nerve ablation (the Intracept procedure) may help.

This procedure works by targeting the basivertebral nerve, which carries pain signals from the inflamed endplates inside the vertebra. By interrupting this nerve signal, many patients experience meaningful and lasting relief.

At Interventional Spine & Pain Institute, our physicians perform this procedure for carefully selected patients with vertebrogenic pain confirmed on MRI.

If you’ve been told you have Modic changes or endplate inflammation, it may be worth discussing whether vertebrogenic pain could be contributing to your symptoms.

📍 Interventional Spine & Pain Institute
📞 Vero Beach Office: 772-360-1997
📞 Brevard (Palm Bay) Office: 321-374-6850
📞 Suntree/Viera Office: 321-477-0355
🌐 Website: www.interventionalspineandpaininstitute.com
📩 Email us: referrals@ISPIFL.com

03/07/2026

Free Patient Education Event – Palm Bay / Melbourne Area

Living with chronic pain can feel frustrating and confusing. Many people don’t realize there are treatment options beyond medications or surgery.

Join our physicians from Interventional Spine & Pain Institute for a free educational event on March 12th, where we will discuss:

• What chronic pain is and why it happens
• Common causes of back and nerve pain
• Minimally invasive treatment options such as radiofrequency ablation and spinal cord stimulation
• When these treatments may be appropriate
• Time for questions and discussion

Our goal is to help patients and families better understand their options and feel empowered in their care.

📍 Palm Bay / Melbourne Area
📅 March 12th

🔗 Register here: https://bsnevents.com/2583

Bring a friend, family member, or anyone who may benefit from learning more about chronic pain care.

We hope to see you there!

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