MENU Additional Treatments Treatments Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Radiofrequency ablation, commonly referred to as RFA, is an effective long-term treatment for mechanical neck and low back pain due to joint inflammation. The goal of radiofrequency ablation is to provide long term relief of joint mediated pain than regular steroid injections can provide. The treatment is indicated once the joints have been precisely identified as a primary pain generator and steroid injections are only effective for short periods of time. In the spine, radiofrequency ablation is used for facet joint and sacroiliac joint pain. LEARN MORE Spinal Cord Stimulator Migraine Treatment Meet Our Physicians Dr. Thomas Schuler Spine Surgeon Founder of Virginia Spine Institute Chief Executive Officer LEARN MORE Dr. Christopher Good Spine Surgeon President of Virginia Spine Institute LEARN MORE Schedule Your Consultation Today First name * Last name * Phone number * Email address * Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Good, MD, FACS, Dr. Colin Haines, MD, FACS, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, MD, FACS, Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Dr. Thomas Nguyen, Dr. Thomas Schuler, MD, FACS, FAAOS. Get in Touch 11800 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE RESTON, VIRGINIA 20191 PHONE 703-337-3285 FAX 703-709-1117 BILLING 703-709-6512 Our Brands VIRGINIA SPINE INSTITUTE VIRGINIA THERAPY & FITNESS CENTER REGENERATIVE MEDICINE CENTER Connect with Us © Copyright 2021 Virginia Spine InstitutePrivacy PolicyTerms of UseNotice of Privacy Practices