Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today: Patient-Centered Education Podcast

Welcome to the Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today Patient-Centered Education Podcast, produced by the Spine and Joint Treatment Specialists at Elite Pain and Health and directed by Dr. Keely John Booth, MD. This episode explains how advanced image-guided diagnostics can pinpoint the true source of lumbar pain. We cover why surface exams can miss the culprit in the crowded anatomy of the spine and how tools like fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and diagnostic nerve/joint blocks act like a wiring camera to confirm the pain generator, guide targeted treatments, and often prevent unnecessary surgery. These are fast, minimally invasive outpatient procedures that provide precise answers and immediate feedback. For more information, visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246.

In this episode the hosts explain how intrathecal (spinal) drug delivery pumps provide targeted relief for chronic low back pain by delivering tiny doses of medication directly into the spinal fluid, reducing systemic side effects and improving clarity of life. Listeners learn who may benefit, how the short outpatient trial works before permanent implantation, what the implant and refill process involve, and the potential risks and rewards. For more information, visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246.

Welcome to the Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today Patient-Centered Education Podcast, produced by the Spine and Joint Treatment Specialists at Elite Pain and Health. This episode explains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) spine injections—what PRP is, how it’s prepared and precisely delivered, and why it may help certain causes of low back pain. We cover who may benefit (degenerative disc disease, facet joint arthritis, chronic pain that hasn’t improved with conservative care), the three-step process (blood draw, centrifuge concentration, image-guided injection), expected recovery timeline and common post-procedure reactions, and how PRP differs from steroid shots or medications. For expert guidance on low back pain and non-surgical treatment options, visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246. Produced and directed by Dr. Keley John Booth, MD.

Welcome to the Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today Patient-Centered Education Podcast, directed by Dr. Keley John Booth of Elite Pain and Health. This episode explains how facet joint arthritis causes extension- and rotation-related low back pain and distinguishes short-term injection relief from a lasting solution. Hear how a medial branch nerve block serves as a diagnostic “test drive,” and how radiofrequency ablation (RFA) uses controlled heat to safely silence pain-carrying nerves, typically providing 6–12 months (or longer) of significant relief. The episode covers candidacy, the procedure and safety checks, recovery expectations, and repeatability. If you’ve experienced temporary relief that later returned, this episode shows how to turn that test into a long-term strategy to restore function, reduce medication use, and improve quality of life. For more information visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246.

Join the Spine and Joint Treatment Specialists at Elite Pain and Health for a patient-focused discussion about epidural steroid injections (ESIs) for low back pain and sciatica. This episode explains what an ESI is, how it works to reduce nerve inflammation, what the procedure feels like, recovery expectations, risks, and who benefits most. Learn how ESIs can provide a window of opportunity to reduce pain, enable physical therapy, and possibly avoid surgery, with practical advice for patients considering this treatment. For expert guidance on low back pain and non-surgical treatment options, visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246. Produced and directed by Dr. Keley John Booth, MD.

Welcome to the Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today Patient-Centered Education Podcast, a production of the Spine and Joint Treatment Specialists at Elite Pain and Health. In this episode the hosts explain bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC): what it is, how it’s collected from the iliac crest, and how concentrated progenitor cells and platelets can stimulate healing in degenerative discs, facet and SI joints. The discussion covers who is a good candidate, what to expect during the 60–90 minute outpatient procedure, typical recovery timelines (improvement often seen in 4–8 weeks), safety advantages over fusion surgery, and realistic outcomes and costs. For expert guidance on low back pain and non-surgical treatment options, visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246. Produced and directed by Dr. Keley John Booth, MD.

Welcome to the Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today Patient-Centered Education Podcast, produced by the Spine and Joint Treatment Specialists at Elite Pain and Health and directed by Dr. Keely John Booth, MD. This episode explores how small facet joints and their medial branch nerves can be the true source of chronic low back pain. Hear how specialists identify the problem using a medial branch nerve block as a diagnostic test, what symptoms (pain with standing, arching, or twisting) point to facet joint pain, and how a positive block can lead to radiofrequency ablation for longer-lasting relief. The episode also outlines the procedure, recovery expectations, and the importance of keeping a pain log to guide next steps.

In this episode of Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today, Dr. Keley John Booth and the Elite Pain and Health team explain facet joint arthritis and how facet joint injections both diagnose and treat sharp, mechanical low-back pain that worsens with standing, twisting, or leaning backward. You’ll learn what the procedure involves, how fluoroscopic guidance ensures safe, precise placement, what to expect during recovery (including the temporary "pain gap"), and how injections can create a window for physical therapy and longer-term improvement. For more information or to schedule an evaluation, visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246.

In this episode we explore sacroiliac (SI) joint pain—the one-sided, deep buttock or belt-line ache that often flares when standing, getting out of a car, or climbing stairs. The hosts explain how the SI joint works, common symptoms that distinguish it from disc or nerve pain, and why an SI joint injection serves as both a diagnostic test and a targeted treatment. Learn what to expect during the quick outpatient procedure, the recovery timeline, and how relief from the injection can create a window to start physical therapy and long-term management. Produced by Dr. Keley John Booth, MD of Elite Pain and Health. Visit ePainHealth.com.

This episode explains spinal cord stimulation (SCS) as a treatment for chronic nerve-related low back pain, describing how tiny implanted leads and a pulse generator change nerve signals to reduce pain. It highlights who may benefit—people with persistent spinal pain, radicular leg pain, or failed back surgery syndrome—and how newer high-frequency systems can provide pain relief without tingling. The episode also covers the important trial phase that lets patients test the therapy before a permanent implant, the implantation and recovery process, practical details like rechargeable batteries and MRI compatibility, risks such as lead migration, and the reversibility of the system. Key takeaways: SCS treats the pain signal rather than structural problems, is an option after conservative treatments fail, and the trial is essential to confirm benefit. For expert guidance on low back pain and non-surgical treatment options, visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246. Produced and directed by Dr. Keley John Booth, MD.

Welcome to the Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today Patient-Centered Education Podcast, produced and directed by Dr. Keley John Booth, MD, from Elite Pain and Health. In this episode we unpack sacroiliitis (SI joint pain): what the SI joint does, common causes (wear-and-tear, trauma, pregnancy-related ligament laxity, and post-lumbar fusion stress), typical symptoms and triggers, how it mimics sciatica, and how specialists diagnose it—culminating in the definitive image-guided diagnostic SI joint injection and treatment options like steroid injection and focused physical therapy. For help or more information, visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246.

In this episode of Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today, Dr. Keely John Booth and the Spine and Joint specialists at Elite Pain and Health explain the "shopping cart sign" and how it points to spinal (lumbar) stenosis. They cover causes (arthritis, bone spurs, bulging discs, spondylolisthesis, and congenital narrowing), typical symptoms like leg heaviness, numbness, and weakness, how standing worsens symptoms while forward flexion relieves them, and the steps to diagnosis including physical exam, X-rays, MRI, CT myelogram, and diagnostic injections. The hosts also review conservative treatments—physical therapy, posture and core strengthening, and epidural steroid injections—when surgery may be considered, and when to seek specialist care. This episode emphasizes that stenosis is a treatable mechanical problem and encourages listeners experiencing walking-limiting symptoms to get evaluated. This podcast is produced and directed by Dr. Keely John Booth, MD, a production of the Spine and Joint Treatment Specialists at Elite Pain and Health. For more information, visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246.

This episode translates scary MRI language into plain English, explaining the difference between bulging and herniated discs with a clear jelly-donut analogy and why terms like "rupture" often don’t mean surgery is inevitable. Hear common causes and symptoms—age, sitting, smoking, radiating pain, numbness, and weakness—how specialists diagnose the source with exams, MRI and diagnostic nerve blocks, and when urgent care or surgery is necessary. Learn why most herniations resorb naturally, how targeted treatments (physical therapy, epidural steroid injections) control pain and support healing, and how to contact Elite Pain & Health at epainhealth.com or 405-444-7246.

This episode of Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today explains lumbar spondylosis (arthritis of the lower spine): what causes it, why it produces morning stiffness and pain when standing straight, how doctors diagnose it, and practical strategies to manage symptoms through strengthening, posture, and targeted treatments. Produced by Dr. Keely John Booth and the Spine and Joint Treatment Specialists at Elite Pain and Health. Visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246 to learn more.

Welcome to the Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today Patient-Centered Education Podcast, produced by the Spine and Joint Treatment Specialists at Elite Pain and Health and directed by Dr. Keley John Booth, MD. In this episode we explain lumbar facet arthropathy — arthritis of the small hinge joints in the lower back — and why it causes that sudden ‘‘catch’’ or deep ache when you stand, lean back, or twist. We describe typical symptoms (worse with extension, better when sitting or leaning forward—the “shopping cart sign”), common causes (age-related wear, degenerative disc changes, repetitive strain, poor core strength), and how it differs from disc-related sciatica. We also cover how specialists diagnose it, including the limits of imaging and the role of diagnostic medial branch blocks. Finally, we review management strategies: core strengthening, posture correction, weight management, targeted interventional options, and when to see a specialist. For more information visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246.

Welcome to the Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today Patient-Centered Education Podcast produced by the Spine and Joint Treatment Specialists at Elite Pain and Health and hosted by Dr. Keley John Booth, MD. In this episode we explain degenerative disc disease as a natural aging-related change in the spinal discs — how discs lose water and height, why symptoms often occur with sitting, bending, or lifting, and when nerve irritation causes leg pain. We cover diagnosis (clinical exam, X-ray, MRI, and when diagnostic injections help), the important point that imaging doesn't always match pain, and practical management focused on symptom relief, posture, activity modification, and keeping you active. If pain is severe, persistent, or radiating into your legs, seek a specialist. Visit epainhealth.com.

In this episode of Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today, Dr. Keley John Booth, MD dives into lumbar radiculopathy — why leg pain often originates from a pinched nerve in the lower back and not the leg itself. You’ll hear how herniated discs, degenerative changes, and bone spurs can compress nerve roots and produce classic sciatica symptoms. Learn about the diagnostic steps that clarify the cause, from focused physical exams and MRI to nerve tests and the precision of diagnostic nerve blocks, plus the red flags that require immediate care. The episode also explains why many cases improve with image‑guided, conservative treatments rather than immediate surgery. Produced and directed by Dr. Keley John Booth, MD. For more information, visit epainhealth.com.

This episode explains a common but confusing low back problem where leaning back causes a sharp, catching pain while slouching briefly relieves it — a pattern typical of irritated facet joints (the spine's "door hinges"). Using a three-legged stool analogy, the hosts describe how these joints guide and stabilize movement and how wear, inflammation or arthritis can make them painful when compressed. They discuss why MRI often doesn’t match symptoms (the diagnosis paradox) and describe the gold-standard diagnostic medial branch nerve block. Treatment starts with movement and physical therapy rather than bed rest; for persistent cases, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) can temporarily disable the tiny pain nerves for about 6–12 months, providing a pain-free window to rehabilitate and break the pain cycle. For expert guidance on low back pain and non-surgical treatment options, visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246. Produced and directed by Dr. Keley John Booth, MD.

Welcome to Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today with Elite Pain & Health. This episode explains how sacroiliac (SI) joint problems—often mistaken for hip or back pain—cause a deep, one-sided buttock ache and pain with transitions like getting out of a car, pivoting, or rolling in bed. Hear how SI joint pain is diagnosed (clinical testing and diagnostic injection under fluoroscopy) and the conservative treatment pathway: pelvic-stabilizing physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, targeted interventions such as radiofrequency ablation, and regenerative options like PRP. If you’re experiencing these symptoms or want help pinpointing the cause of your pain, visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246. Produced and directed by Dr. Keley John Booth, MD.

This episode of Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today explains what sciatica is, how herniated discs can press on the sciatic nerve, and why patients feel sharp, burning, or electric pain that can travel into the leg or foot. Learn practical steps for recovery — why movement and physical therapy help, when epidural steroid injections are used, and why surgery is usually a last resort. We also cover urgent warning signs like sudden bladder/bowel loss or saddle numbness that require immediate care, and how to contact Elite Pain and Health for help. Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today is produced by the Spine and Joint Treatment Specialists at Elite Pain and Health, an independent Oklahoma-based clinic specializing in non-surgical spine and joint care. This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace evaluation or treatment by a licensed medical professional. For expert guidance on low back pain and non-surgical treatment options, visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246. Produced and directed by Dr. Keley John Booth, MD.

Our hosts explain why numbness, tingling, and weakness in the leg often originate from the lower back, how nerve compression from herniated discs or spinal stenosis causes these symptoms, and how doctors diagnose the issue with exams, MRI, and nerve tests. They outline red flags that need emergency care (saddle anesthesia, loss of bladder or bowel control), and review a stepped treatment approach from activity modification and physical therapy to epidural steroid injections and surgery, emphasizing early evaluation to prevent permanent nerve damage. Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today is produced by the Spine and Joint Treatment Specialists at Elite Pain and Health, an independent Oklahoma-based clinic specializing in non-surgical spine and joint care. This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace evaluation or treatment by a licensed medical professional. For expert guidance on low back pain and non-surgical treatment options, visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246. Produced and directed by Dr. Keley John Booth, MD.

This episode explains how common low back pain is, breaks down the lumbar anatomy with the "jelly donut" analogy, and debunks the scary-sounding label "degenerative disc disease" as a normal, age-related change rather than a catastrophic problem. Learn to distinguish muscular aches from nerve pain (sciatica), recognize red-flag symptoms that require emergency care (saddle numbness, sudden loss of bladder/bowel control, rapid leg weakness), and why conservative care—stay active, physical therapy, targeted injections, and procedures like radiofrequency ablation—are usually effective while surgery remains a last resort. Oklahoma Low Back Pain Today is produced by the Spine and Joint Treatment Specialists at Elite Pain and Health, an independent Oklahoma-based clinic specializing in non-surgical spine and joint care. This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace evaluation or treatment by a licensed medical professional. For expert guidance on low back pain and non-surgical treatment options, visit epainhealth.com or call 405-444-7246. Produced and directed by Dr. Keley John Booth, MD.