Intracept Procedure: Lasting Relief for Chronic Low Back Pain in Salt Lake City

Written By Jie Luo

If you’ve lived with chronic low back pain that doesn’t improve with therapy, medications, or injections, you’re not alone. Millions struggle daily with back pain that limits movement, work, and quality of life.

We’re proud to offer a groundbreaking, minimally invasive solution — the Intracept® Procedure, a treatment that targets a hidden source of low back pain called vertebrogenic pain.

What Is the Intracept Procedure?

The Intracept Procedure is an FDA-approved, outpatient treatment that addresses pain signals coming from the basivertebral nerve, located inside the vertebral bone.

Using precise, image-guided technology, a small probe is placed into the affected vertebra. The probe delivers gentle radiofrequency energy to deactivate the basivertebral nerve — stopping it from sending pain signals to the brain.

  • Procedure time: about 60–90 minutes

  • No implants or fusion

  • Same-day discharge

  • Minimal recovery time

Who Is a Candidate for Intracept?

You may be a good candidate if you have:

  • Chronic low back pain for 6 months or longer

  • No relief from physical therapy, medications, or injections

  • MRI findings showing Modic type 1 or 2 changes (inflammation and degeneration within the vertebrae)

This procedure is ideal for patients whose pain feels deep, aching, and centered in the lower back, often worse with sitting, bending, or standing for long periods.

Why Choose Intracept?

Unlike traditional treatments that target muscles, discs, or joints, Intracept treats the actual source of vertebrogenic pain — the nerve inside the bone.

Benefits include:
- Long-lasting pain relief
- Improved function and movement
- No hardware, implants, or fusion
- Rapid recovery with minimal downtime

Clinical Evidence and Long-Term Results

Intracept is one of the most extensively studied procedures in interventional spine care, supported by Level I randomized controlled trials.

Studies show:

  • Significant pain reduction at 2, 5, and even 7 years

  • Improved mobility and activity levels

  • Reduced need for opioids and other pain medications

For many patients, Intracept has provided durable, life-changing results when other treatments have failed.

Recovery and What to Expect

Most patients resume light activity within a few days. You may notice steady improvement over several weeks as inflammation decreases and pain signals fade.
Within 3–6 months, many patients report substantial and lasting relief.

Experience the Difference

We specialize in advanced, minimally invasive spine procedures like Intracept to restore movement and relieve pain — without the need for surgery.

Our patient-centered approach ensures every treatment plan is customized for your unique condition, lifestyle, and goals.

If chronic low back pain has limited your life, it’s time to explore a proven, lasting solution.

👉 Schedule your consultation today to find out if the Intracept Procedure is right for you.

Jie Luo