Pain and Spine Treatment

Chronic lower back pain can make everyday tasks like standing, walking, or bending difficult. While medications, therapy, and injections are often the first step, these treatments do not always provide lasting relief.  At Freedom Spine & Pain Center, patients are treated by highly trained, board-certified physicians. Rajesh K. Sharma, MD, is certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management and completed a fellowship in Interventional Pain Management. Vrunda H. Pandya, MD, trained at New York University and New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell. For those still struggling with pain, lumbar decompression may provide relief without the need for fusion surgery. What Is Lumbar Decompression? Lumbar decompression is performed to [...]

Back pain can interfere with daily life, making even simple tasks difficult. While surgery may seem like the only answer, many patients find meaningful relief through conservative care. At Freedom Spine & Pain Center, patients benefit from the advanced training and experience of specialists like Dr. Rajesh K. Sharma, who is Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management, and Dr. Vrunda H. Pandya, a fellowship-trained anesthesiologist with over a decade of experience.  Their expertise helps guide personalized treatment plans that focus on non-surgical options first. For many individuals, exploring these less invasive approaches can effectively reduce pain and delay or eliminate the need for [...]

Living with persistent lower back pain can take a serious toll, especially when simple activities like standing or walking become difficult. In many cases, lumbar spinal stenosis is the underlying issue. When conservative treatments no longer bring relief, lumbar decompression may offer a path forward.  At Freedom Spine & Pain Center, patients benefit from the expertise of Dr. Rajesh K. Sharma and Dr. Vrunda H. Pandya. Both are Board Certified in Anesthesiology, with advanced fellowship training in pain and regional anesthesia. Their combined experience helps ensure precise, compassionate care for those seeking lasting solutions to chronic spinal pain. What Is Lumbar Decompression? Lumbar decompression is [...]

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 [...]