Interventional Pain Management

Kenneth had already lived a full life when his back pain began to take pieces of it away. He’d been through two prior back surgeries, and over time, scar tissue had settled in, quietly turning everyday movements into obstacles. Lifting a sack of feed hurt. Climbing the steps to his porch became a chore. Even getting in and out of a tractor, once second nature, felt uncertain. For a man who prided himself on independence, the pain was more than physical. It threatened the life he loved.

At Kelsey-Seybold, Kenneth didn’t feel rushed or passed along. His doctor took the time to understand not just where the pain was coming from but also what it was taking from him. Together, they pinpointed the source: a nerve irritated by scar tissue from past surgeries.

Instead of defaulting to another major operation, his physician talked him through an alternative. A targeted nerve procedure could quiet the pain without the long recovery Kenneth wanted to avoid. The decision wasn’t made for him; it was made with him.

The day of the procedure at Kelsey-Seybold’s ambulatory surgery center felt calm and controlled. Kenneth remembers being guided through each step, never feeling alone. His doctor was there in the room, standing beside him in a lead jacket, using imaging to locate the exact nerve responsible for the pain. After the nerve causing the issues was first identified, treatment was precise, deliberate, and reassuring.

The results were immediate and life changing.

Kenneth didn’t just feel better; he felt like himself again. The pain that once dictated his days loosened its grip. He could move freely, work his land, tend to his property, and take care of himself without hesitation. He went from wondering what he’d have to give up next to walking thousands of steps a day and climbing back onto his tractor with confidence.

For Kenneth, the procedure wasn’t just about fixing his back. It was about restoring independence, dignity, and the ability to keep living life on his own terms. And at Kelsey-Seybold, he found a care team that understood the difference.