Pain and Spine Treatment

Whether caused by age-related degeneration, spinal conditions, or injuries, chronic back pain can make it difficult to move, work, and stay active. Lumbar decompression is an effective treatment that relieves pressure on spinal nerves, reducing pain and improving mobility.  At Freedom Spine & Pain Center, Dr. Rajesh K. Sharma, MD, is Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management, with residencies in Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology and a fellowship in Interventional Pain Management. Dr. Vrunda H. Pandya, MD, is Board Certified in Anesthesiology and completed her training at New York University, followed by a fellowship at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Hospital for Special Surgery. Our team [...]

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a challenging and often misunderstood condition. While it typically starts in one area—often following an injury or surgery—it can sometimes spread, affecting multiple regions of the body. This progression can make an already difficult condition even harder to manage.  At Freedom Spine & Pain Center, our team is led by Dr. Rajesh K. Sharma, MD, a Board-Certified expert in Anesthesiology and Pain Management, and Dr. Vrunda H. Pandya, MD, a fellowship-trained anesthesiologist with over a decade of experience. If you or a loved one in Kerrville, Boerne, or San Antonio, TX, are dealing with CRPS, exploring [...]

If you are struggling with chronic muscle pain, Freedom Spine & Pain Center in Boerne, Texas, offers trigger point injections as an effective treatment.  We focus on identifying and treating the root cause of your pain rather than just masking the symptoms. Our team, including two board-certified anesthesiologists, will do everything we can to help you feel better and regain your mobility. What Are Trigger Point Injections? Trigger point injections aim to relieve pain caused by tight, knotted areas in your muscles, known as trigger points. These points can develop from overuse, injury, or stress and can cause discomfort and limited movement. During the procedure, [...]

Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the sciatic nerve, which extends from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. This pain is often caused by irritation or compression of the nerve, usually due to a herniated disk, bone spur, or spinal stenosis. Preventing Sciatica Pain Taking steps to prevent sciatica involves adopting habits and practices that protect your back and support your overall spine health. Maintain a Healthy Weight Holding on to excess weight, especially around the abdomen, can put additional stress on your lower back, possibly leading to sciatica. Eating a balanced diet and exercising [...]