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Minimally Invasive
Smaller incisions, less downtime, and a faster return to daily life.
Image-Guided Precision
Procedures performed under live imaging for accuracy and safety.
Outpatient, Same-Day
Most procedures let you recover at home the same day.
Accredited & Safe
Hospital-grade protocols in a modern, accredited surgery center.
Find the source, then treat it precisely
Chronic pain is easier to treat when you know exactly where it’s coming from. Many of our procedures do double duty: a diagnostic block both confirms the source of your pain and provides relief, which guides the next step in your care.
From epidural steroid injections to radiofrequency ablation and neurostimulation, our goal is durable relief with less reliance on long-term pain medication — all performed under live imaging for precision and safety.
Why patients choose Synapse for this
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Image-guided injections placed precisely at the pain source.
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Diagnostic blocks that pinpoint the problem before longer-term treatment.
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A full ladder of options — from injections to radiofrequency ablation to neurostimulation.
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A focus on reducing reliance on long-term pain medication.
Why patients choose Synapse for this
Chronic neck & back pain
Sciatica
Facet joint pain
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Failed back surgery pain
Nerve-related pain
Arthritis-related spine pain
Complex regional pain
Procedures We Offer
Procedures offered at Synapse Surgery Center may include the following, when medically appropriate.
Epidural Steroid
Injections
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Cervical epidural steroid injections
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Thoracic epidural steroid injections
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Lumbar epidural steroid injections
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Caudal epidural steroid injections
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Transforaminal epidural steroid injections
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Interlaminar epidural steroid injections
Facet Joint & Medial Branch Procedures
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Cervical facet joint injections
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Thoracic facet joint injections
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Lumbar facet joint injections
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Cervical medial branch blocks
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Thoracic medial branch blocks
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Lumbar medial branch blocks
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Diagnostic facet blocks
Radiofrequency Ablation
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Cervical radiofrequency ablation
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Thoracic radiofrequency ablation
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Lumbar radiofrequency ablation
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Sacroiliac joint radiofrequency ablation
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Radiofrequency ablation for chronic neck and back pain
Sacroiliac Joint Procedures
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Sacroiliac joint injections
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Sacroiliac joint blocks
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Sacroiliac joint radiofrequency ablation
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Evaluation and treatment of sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Nerve Blocks & Pain Procedures
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Selective nerve root blocks
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Peripheral nerve blocks
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Trigger point injections
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Occipital nerve blocks
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Intercostal nerve blocks
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Sympathetic blocks, when appropriate
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Joint and soft tissue injections
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Image-guided pain procedures
Advanced Pain Procedures
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Spinal cord stimulator trial
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Spinal cord stimulator implantation, when appropriate
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Peripheral nerve stimulation trial
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Peripheral nerve stimulation implantation, when appropriate
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Minimally invasive treatment options for chronic spine-related pain
Understanding Your Pain Diary
After certain procedures — especially diagnostic blocks — your care team may ask you to keep a pain diary for several hours. This isn’t busywork: it’s diagnostic information that directly shapes your next step of treatment.
Why it matters
A diagnostic block briefly numbs a specific nerve or joint. If your pain drops significantly during that window, it tells us we’ve found the source — and that a longer-lasting treatment like radiofrequency ablation is likely to help.
How to keep it
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Record your pain level from 0 to 10 every 30–60 minutes for 4–8 hours after the procedure.
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Note what you were doing (resting, walking, standing) at each check.
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Bring the diary to your follow-up so your physician can plan the next step.
What to Expect
From scheduling to recovery
Insurance & Referrals
Getting started is simple
You can request an appointment directly, or your physician can refer you. If you have imaging or records from another provider, bring them to your evaluation so our team can review your history and recommend the right approach.
Request an appointment online or by phone at (713) 223-8880.
Referring providers can submit a referral through our Referring Providers page.
Bring a photo ID, insurance information, a current medication list, and any relevant imaging or records.
Our team will help verify coverage and explain what to expect before your visit.