The Radio Frequency Ablation, RFA or nerve burning...They put you under but no surgery. It is supposed to last 9 months-a yr. and I am going on 2 yrs. now with no pain. Best thing I ever did. I had a laminectomy yrs. ago with success for a few yrs. but it came back with RA and stenosis or narrowing of the spinal column or for me the lumbar spine. Love & prayers for you.

I have spine issues.no operations yet.

Wish I knew. I have also along with the RA.

That seems to be what I am hearing. Back pain doesn't improve with surgery. Does it at least stop the issue from progressing or becoming more serious?

I had 3 level lumbar fusion...spinal stenosis...degenerative disc...arthritis. I was out of the game for 3 months, my back pain is no better....probably worse. Surgery was 4 years ago. Just started symptoms of RA so unsure if any of my back pain was actually related to RA or not. I hope you get pain relief with whatever treatment you choose.