Vertebrogenic pain is a distinct type of chronic low back pain. It is caused by damaged endplates in the vertebrae, or by the wear and tear that occurs with everyday living.

The basivertebral nerve (BVN) is found within the vertebrae and carries pain signals from the inflamed endplates to the brain. This pain is often described as in the middle of the lower back, and is made worse by physical activity, prolonged sitting, bending forward, or with bending and lifting.

How’s It Work?

The Intracept Procedure treats vertabrogenic pain by heating a vertebral nerve with a radio frequency to stop the nerve from sending pain signals to the brain.