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Pain Medicine Inc
Pain Medicine & Pain Management located in Downtown Lakeland, Lakeland, FL
Chronic low back pain can make even simple daily activities difficult, especially when the source of your pain is a damaged spinal disc. At Pain Medicine Inc in Lakeland, Florida, triple board-certified pain management specialist Saqib Khan, MD, offers innovative regenerative treatments, including Via Disc®, to help address disc-related pain at its source. This minimally invasive procedure is designed to support disc health and improve function without major surgery. Call today or schedule an appointment online to learn whether Via Disc may be right for you.
VIA Disc Q&A
What is Via Disc®?
Via Disc® is an advanced, minimally invasive regenerative treatment designed to supplement damaged intervertebral discs in the spine. The discs act as cushions between your vertebrae, helping absorb shock and support flexibility.
Over time, aging, wear and tear, injury, and degeneration can cause discs to lose hydration and structural integrity. As the discs deteriorate, they may become painful and contribute to chronic low back pain.
Via Disc is intended to help restore the disc environment and support healthier disc function, potentially reducing pain and improving mobility.
What causes disc-related back pain?
Disc degeneration is one of the most common causes of chronic low back pain. Factors that can contribute to disc damage include:
- Natural aging
- Repetitive stress on the spine
- Previous injuries
- Heavy lifting
- Poor posture
- Genetic predisposition
Patients with degenerative disc disease often experience persistent lower back pain that worsens with sitting, bending, lifting, or prolonged activity.
Who may benefit from Via Disc® treatment?
Dr. Khan performs a comprehensive evaluation to determine whether Via Disc is appropriate for your condition.
You may be a candidate if you:
- Have chronic low back pain lasting six months or longer
- Have evidence of disc degeneration on imaging studies
- Have not achieved adequate relief with conservative treatments
- Want to explore alternatives before considering spine surgery
Many patients seek Via Disc treatment after trying physical therapy, medications, injections, or other nonsurgical therapies without lasting improvement.
What happens during a Via Disc® procedure?
Via Disc is performed as an outpatient procedure using image-guided technology for precision and safety.
During treatment, Dr. Khan carefully injects the Via Disc allograft into the affected spinal disc. The procedure typically requires only a small needle insertion and is completed with minimal discomfort.
Most patients return home the same day and can resume many normal activities shortly afterward, following Dr. Khan’s post-procedure recommendations.
What are the benefits of Via Disc®?
Potential benefits of Via Disc treatment include:
- Reduced chronic low back pain
- Improved mobility and function
- Minimally invasive treatment
- Little downtime
- Avoidance or delay of more invasive surgical procedures
While individual results vary, many patients experience meaningful improvements in pain levels and overall quality of life.
If chronic disc-related back pain is limiting your daily activities, call Pain Medicine Inc today or schedule a consultation online to learn whether Via Disc may be the right treatment for you.
