Deborah Butler’s pain was at a level 9 by the time she found help at South Central Pain Center. Mrs. Butler said, “I woke up and my hip, all the way down to my knee, was in horrible pain.” After meeting with various physicians and trying physical therapy, Mrs. Butler contact Dr. Tariq to discuss alternative […]
Over 2 million people are diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis annually. Spinal stenosis usually presents with lower back pain when standing up straight, an aching sensation, numbness and tingling and pain in buttocks when patients are walking. Dr. Rayhan Tariq, Interventional Pain Management Physician, offers an alternative to open spine surgery known as MILD – Minimally Invasive […]
"Dr. Tariq and his staff are professional, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable. They take extra time to listen, answer questions, and explain. We have searched endlessly for a doctor to help manage our daughter’s excruciating pain. Dr. Tariq and his staff have given us hope! Highly recommend!!" - Patient Testimonial from April 2023. “A year ago […]
A minimally invasive, outpatient procedure, Mild removes a major root cause of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), helping patients achieve lasting relief from back and leg pain. Performed through a single, tiny incision, Mild has a safety profile similar to an epidural steroid injection, but with lasting results. The procedure is nationally covered by Medicare […]
Genicular radiofrequency ablation is a non-invasive knee procedure could bring some relief for patients suffering from debilitating chronic pain. The treatment is a less drastic option for people with moderate to severe osteoarthritis pain who are not ready to have knee replacement surgery, or who have health conditions that do not make them a good […]
A minimally invasive, outpatient procedure, Mild removes a major root cause of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), helping patients achieve lasting relief from back and leg pain. Performed through a single, tiny incision, Mild has a safety profile similar to an epidural steroid injection, but with lasting results. The procedure is nationally covered by Medicare (all […]
About the mild® Procedure mild® is a short, outpatient treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) that restores space in the spinal canal to help improve back and leg pain.* Using specialized tools and imaging, mild® addresses a major root cause of LSS by removing thickened ligament through an incision smaller than the size of baby aspirin, leaving no implants behind, […]
Genicular radiofrequency ablation is a non-invasive knee procedure could bring some relief for patients suffering from debilitating chronic pain. The treatment is a less drastic option for people with moderate to severe osteoarthritis pain who are not ready to have knee replacement surgery, or who have health conditions that do not make them a good […]
Knee Procedure Eases Arthritis Pain Without Surgery. South Central Pain Center is offering a Procedure for Knee Arthritis to Ease Pain Without Surgery A non-invasive knee procedure could bring some relief for patients suffering from debilitating chronic pain, for whom surgery is not an option. The treatment, approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is […]
For 10 years, local resident Nancy Bingham has suffered with lower back pain. Every year the pain would intensify. After discussion and evaluation of other diseases she was being treated for, her primary care physician scheduled a referral with Rayhan Tariq, MD. Dr. Tariq is a fellowship trained and board certified Pain Management Specialist at […]