Age-related wear on spinal discs can cause chronic pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Dr. Bhakta offers interventional treatments that target the source of disc-related pain without surgery.
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a condition where spinal discs — the cushions between vertebrae — break down over time due to aging, wear, or injury. As discs lose hydration and height, they become less effective shock absorbers, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced spinal flexibility.
Despite its name, DDD is not technically a disease but rather a natural aging process that affects some people more than others. When symptoms become persistent and interfere with daily life, interventional pain management can provide significant relief.
Dr. Bhakta creates an individualized plan based on your specific diagnosis and symptoms.
Reduces inflammation around deteriorating discs and compressed nerves.
Learn more →Targets facet joint inflammation that often accompanies disc degeneration.
Learn more →Long-lasting relief when facet-mediated pain accompanies disc disease.
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Board-Certified Interventional Pain Specialist
Fellowship trained in Pain Medicine at Vanderbilt University. Board Certified for decades. Formerly served as Associate Professor at OU School of Medicine. Serving Tulsa since 2000.
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