Chronic Muscle Pain

Muscle spasms can feel like sudden cramping, tightness, or a hard knot that will not let go. For many people with back or neck issues, spasms do more than hurt in the moment, since they can restrict motion, increase stiffness, and make everyday activities like sitting, driving, or sleeping harder.  At Freedom Spine & Pain Center, Rajesh K. Sharma, MD, is board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management, with specialized training including a fellowship in Interventional Pain Management. Vrunda H. Pandya, MD, is board-certified in Anesthesiology and completed advanced fellowship training in Regional Anesthesia. When spasms keep returning, targeted care can help break the pain [...]

Many people living with chronic pain feel frustrated when test results show nothing abnormal. When X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans come back “normal,” it can seem like the pain has no explanation. At Freedom Spine & Pain Center, Rajesh K. Sharma, MD, and Vrunda H. Pandya, MD, bring advanced training and board certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Management to help uncover the hidden causes of pain.  Their combined expertise in interventional pain techniques and regional anesthesia allows for precise diagnosis and targeted care. Even when diagnostic tests appear clear, there are often deeper factors driving chronic pain that require specialized evaluation and treatment. Why [...]

Chronic pain can take over your life, making even simple tasks difficult. Whether it is back pain, neck pain, or arthritis-related discomfort, finding lasting relief can be frustrating. Many treatments provide only temporary results, leaving patients searching for better options. At Freedom Spine & Pain Center, Dr. Rajesh K. Sharma and Dr. Vrunda H. Pandya provide expert care. Dr. Sharma, Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management, has specialized training in Interventional Pain Management. Dr. Pandya, an Indiana University School of Medicine graduate, brings years of experience in advanced pain treatment. If pain medications and short-term treatments are not providing lasting relief, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) [...]