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Spine & Interventional Pain Management in Tampa, FL
- Board-certified neurologist-led care, not a generic pain mill
- Image-guided treatments that target the true source of your pain
- Same-week appointments available
If back, neck, or nerve pain has been running your life for weeks or years, you already know the frustration of being handed a prescription and told to give it time. You deserve better than that. At Advanced Brain & Spine, Dr. Saldin, a board-certified neurologist, gets to the actual source of your pain using precise, image-guided diagnostics, not guesswork. Whether it's a herniated disc, sciatica, or pain that's lingered since an accident, it's time to stop coping and start healing.
Spine & Interventional Pain
What Is Interventional Pain Management?
Interventional pain management uses targeted, image-guided procedures, like injections and nerve ablation, to treat the actual source of your pain rather than simply masking symptoms with medication. These treatments are typically minimally invasive, performed in-office or in an outpatient setting, and designed to reduce inflammation, calm irritated nerves, and restore function.
Instead of just numbing the pain, we find out exactly where it's coming from and treat it directly.
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Common Spine & Pain Conditions We Treat
Tampa's active lifestyle, long commutes, and high rate of auto accidents mean spine and nerve pain are more common than most people realize. We regularly diagnose and treat:
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Sciatica and radiating nerve pain
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Facet joint pain and arthritis
- SI joint dysfunction
- Chronic neck and low back pain
- Post-accident and whiplash-related pain
Spine & Interventional Pain
Signs You May Need Spine or Pain Care
- Pain lasting more than a few weeks despite rest
- Radiating pain, numbness, or tingling into your arms or legs
- Pain that limits daily activity, work, or sleep
- Pain following a car accident, fall, or injury that hasn't resolved
If any of these sound familiar, don't wait for it to just go away. Untreated spine pain tends to get harder to treat the longer it lingers.
Spine & Interventional Pain
Non-Surgical First: Our Treatment Philosophy
Here's what makes us different: we don't guess, we test. Before recommending any long-term treatment plan, Dr. Saldin uses diagnostic nerve blocks to confirm the exact source of your pain, so every treatment that follows is targeted, not trial and error.
We believe in exhausting safe, effective, conservative options first. Surgery is never our starting point. It's a last resort we only discuss when it's truly the best path forward for you.
Interventional Pain Treatments We Offer
- Epidural steroid injections, which reduce inflammation around irritated spinal nerve roots
- Facet joint injections, for targeted relief from arthritis-related neck and back pain
- Medial branch blocks, to pinpoint exactly which nerves are carrying your pain signals
- Radiofrequency ablation, for longer-lasting relief by disrupting chronic pain signals
- SI joint injections, for sacroiliac-related low back and buttock pain
- Trigger point injections, to release tight, painful muscle knots
- Regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapy, to support your body's natural healing process
Every treatment plan is personalized around your diagnosis, your goals, and your life, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Spine & Interventional Pain
When Is Surgery Necessary?
Most patients are relieved to learn that spine surgery is rarely the first, or only, answer. Interventional treatments successfully relieve pain and restore function for the vast majority of patients we see. Surgery is typically only considered when conservative and interventional treatments haven't provided sufficient relief, or when there's a structural issue that truly requires it.
We won't push you toward a procedure you don't need. Our goal is to get you better using the safest, most effective option available.
How We Diagnose the Source of Your Pain
At Advanced Brain & Spine, every patient is personally evaluated by Dr. Saldin, a board-certified neurologist. Our diagnostic process includes:
- A comprehensive history and physical exam to understand your pain and how it's affecting your life
- Diagnostic imaging review, including MRI and X-ray, to identify structural causes
- Diagnostic injections and nerve blocks to confirm the exact pain generator
- A personalized care plan built from your specific findings
Our Approach to TBI Treatment in Tampa
Once we know exactly what we're dealing with, we build a treatment plan around your recovery, not a one-size-fits-all script. Depending on your injury, your plan may include:
- Targeted neurological symptom management to reduce headaches, dizziness, and cognitive symptoms
- Advanced pain management for injuries that often accompany a TBI, like neck and spine trauma
- Regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapy, for patients looking to support the body's natural healing process
- Coordinated brain and spine care under one roof
Most clinics treat the brain or the spine. We treat both, together, because that's how they actually work.
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What to Expect During Your First Visit
Starting with a new specialist can feel like a lot. Here's exactly what happens when you come see us:
1. Intake & History Review
We will talk through your pain, your injury, and what you have already tried.
2. Neurological & Physical Examination
Dr. Saldin performs a hands-on evaluation of your current function.
3. Imaging & Diagnostic Discussion
We review any existing imaging and discuss any additional diagnostics needed.
4. Your Personalized Care Plan
You will leave with a clear, specific plan, not vague advice to rest and see how it goes.
No guessing. Just clarity and a path toward real relief.
Spine & Interventional Pain
Meet Dr. Saldin — Board-Certified Neurologist
Dr. Saldin brings deep expertise in treating complex neurological and spinal conditions, with a specialized focus on spine injuries, interventional pain management, traumatic brain injury, motor vehicle accidents, and slip-and-fall injuries. His approach combines advanced neurological diagnostics with hands-on interventional pain expertise, giving patients a single, trusted source for even the most complex cases.
Dr. Saldin is also at the forefront of regenerative medicine, offering stem cell therapy as an option for patients seeking alternatives to conventional treatment. Every patient is evaluated personally by him, because your pain deserves more than a rushed appointment and a prescription pad.
Are You a Candidate for Interventional Pain Management?
You may be a good candidate if:
- You have had back, neck, or nerve pain for more than a few weeks
- You have tried rest, medication, or physical therapy without lasting relief
- You want to avoid surgery if at all possible
- You are dealing with pain from a car accident, fall, or work injury
- You want a real diagnosis instead of another round of another medication prescription
If two or more of these sound like you, it's time to schedule an evaluation.
Who We Help
- Chronic back and neck pain sufferers
- Car accident and slip-and-fall patients
- Workers' compensation cases
- Patients wanting to avoid or delay surgery
- Personal injury cases requiring detailed documentation and expert evaluation
We also work directly with patients without insurance constraints. Whether you're navigating a personal injury claim, waiting on insurance, or paying directly, we'll help you find a path to the care you need.
Why Tampa Trusts Advanced Brain & Spine
- Board-certified neurologist-led care, every patient, every visit
- Combined brain and spine expertise most clinics don't offer
- A diagnose-first philosophy, with precise nerve blocks before committing to treatment
- Regenerative medicine options, including stem cell therapy
- No insurance gatekeeping
Patient Stories
Real recoveries. Real people.
Hear how patients across Tampa Bay found relief with Dr. Saldin's concierge, Duke-trained approach to brain, spine, and pain care.
Service Area
Two Tampa Bay locations. Care close to home.
Citrus Park (10213 Wilsky Blvd) and Land O' Lakes — quick access from the Veterans Expressway and the Dale Mabry corridor.
- Citrus Park
- Carrollwood
- Westchase
- Northdale
- Keystone
- Town 'n' Country
- South Tampa
- Westshore
- Lutz
- Wesley Chapel
- Odessa
- Land O' Lakes
Spine & Interventional Pain
Frequently Asked Questions About Spine & Interventional Pain Care in Tampa
What is interventional pain management?
Interventional pain management uses targeted, image-guided procedures, such as injections and nerve ablation, to treat the actual source of pain rather than simply masking symptoms with medication. It's typically minimally invasive and performed in-office or in an outpatient setting.
What conditions can interventional pain management treat?
It's commonly used for herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, facet joint arthritis, SI joint dysfunction, and chronic neck or back pain. It can also help patients recovering from car accidents, falls, or other injuries with ongoing spine-related pain.
Is interventional pain management the same as surgery?
No. Interventional pain management is a non-surgical approach that uses injections, nerve blocks, and similar techniques to reduce pain and inflammation. Surgery is typically only considered when conservative and interventional treatments haven't provided sufficient relief.
What is an epidural steroid injection used for?
An epidural steroid injection delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly around irritated spinal nerve roots to relieve pain caused by herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or nerve compression in the neck, back, arms, or legs.
What is radiofrequency ablation (RFA)?
Radiofrequency ablation uses targeted energy to disrupt the nerve fibers sending chronic pain signals to the brain, often providing longer-lasting relief than injections alone. It's typically considered after a diagnostic nerve block confirms the pain source.
How do I know if I need spine or pain management treatment?
If you have pain lasting more than a few weeks, pain that radiates into your arms or legs, numbness or tingling, or pain that limits daily activities or sleep, an evaluation with a specialist can help identify the cause and appropriate treatment.
Can interventional pain management help me avoid back surgery?
In many cases, yes. Interventional treatments are often used as a conservative first step to manage pain and improve function, and many patients find lasting relief without ever needing surgery. A personalized evaluation will determine if you're a good candidate.
Do I need a referral to see a specialist for spine or pain care in Tampa?
In most cases, no referral is required. Patients can contact Advanced Brain & Spine directly to schedule a comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Saldin.
Does Advanced Brain & Spine accept patients without insurance or in personal injury cases?
Yes. We work directly with patients without insurance constraints, including those recovering from motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and other personal injury cases, so care isn't delayed while insurance details are sorted out.
What is regenerative medicine, and can it help with spine pain?
Regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapy, is an innovative treatment option designed to support the body's natural healing process. It's often considered by patients looking for alternatives to conventional treatment for spine and joint-related pain.
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Don't Let Pain Run Your Life Another Day
Every day you wait is another day pain decides what you can and can't do. Dr. Saldin and the team at Advanced Brain & Spine are ready to find the real source of your pain and build a plan that actually works, not just another prescription refill.
You've lived with this long enough. Let's find out what's actually going on.
Tampa — Main Office
10213 Wilsky Blvd
Tampa, FL 33625
Land O' Lakes Office
2641 Stonewood Pk Lp
Land O' Lakes, FL 34638
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5pm
Saturday by appointment online