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About 900,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with lower back pain. At The Hemlock Pain Center, we are committed to helping patients find relief with advanced care. Dr. Stephen N. Tafor and Dr. Sandeep Datta offer Intracept, a minimally invasive solution for chronic lower back pain.
Don’t let lower back pain hold you back. Find lasting relief and feel like yourself again with the Intracept Procedure in Macon, Georgia.
Chronic lower back pain can affect nearly every part of daily life. Persistent lower back pain can make simple activities like sitting, playing, walking, and even getting a good night’s sleep feel overwhelming. For patients who haven’t found lasting relief through rest, medication, or physical therapy, the Intracept procedure offers a modern, minimally invasive alternative worth exploring.
Here are the benefits of this transformative procedure.
Many chronic low back pain treatments focus on masking discomfort rather than addressing the root cause. Intracept is different. It addresses vertebrogenic pain, a distinctive type of pain that originates from damaged vertebral endplates and is transmitted through the basivertebral nerve. Intracept destroys this nerve, interrupting pain signals and ensuring long-lasting relief.
Intracept treats the source of chronic back pain, rather than masking it with medication.
Getting rid of chronic back pain doesn’t have to involve extensive surgery or prolonged downtime. Intracept is a conservative outpatient procedure completed within 60-90 minutes.
For the procedure, we make a small incision along your spine and use fluoroscopic guidance to place a small cannula to access the nerves. That is it! Intracept doesn’t involve hardware placement and preserves your spine’s structure, ensuring your eligibility for other medical procedures if necessary.
One of the most compelling aspects of Intracept is its durability. Clinical studies have shown that pain relief from the procedure is long-lasting, with many patients reporting sustained improvement well beyond five years. Unlike some treatments that require frequent repeat sessions, Intracept is generally designed as a one-time procedure for eligible patients.
Everyone’s recovery after Intracept varies based on their lifestyle and medical history. However, many people resume their normal activities within 1-2 weeks. With your doctor’s advice, some patients can resume light activities after a few days.
Intracept can dramatically improve your quality of life. With a significant reduction in back pain, you can feel like yourself again and enjoy life. Get back to the things you love, whether that means exercising or playing with your kids.
Many patients tell us that Intracept is like a fresh start in life, eliminating chronic pain without extensive surgery and overdependence on narcotics.
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Dr. Stephen Tafor has been serving patients at The Hemlock Pain Center since 2007. Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Dr. Tafor combines extensive training with a compassionate approach to care. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, received his medical degree from the Morehouse School of Medicine, and completed his residency and Fellowship in Pain Management at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Originally from Cameroon, Dr. Tafor is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Middle Georgians through advanced pain management techniques and a personal, caring attitude.
Dr. Datta is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist with extensive experience in anesthesia and pain management since 2001. He brings with him a vast knowledge in all aspects of interventional pain management. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine and completed his anesthesia residency at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Datta has held prominent positions, including Chief of Staff and Chief of Anesthesiology, at several medical centers in Georgia. His expertise in interventional pain management and commitment to patient care underscore his reputation as a trusted and authoritative figure in his field.

