Pain Management Information
Spine & Pain Specialists of the Carolinas is an interventional pain practice on North Community House Road in Charlotte’s Ballantyne area led by Aashish Jay Kumar, MD, D.ABA. The practice emphasizes neuromodulation and minimally invasive procedures for spine, joint and nerve pain.
Neuromodulation & Minimally Invasive Spine Care in Ballantyne
In addition to injections and radiofrequency ablation, the practice offers spinal cord, dorsal root ganglion and peripheral nerve stimulation, sacroiliac joint fusion, MILD lumbar decompression and the Vertiflex interspinous spacer. It also treats pain after trauma or motor vehicle accidents, coordinates workers’ compensation care and performs independent medical examinations.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Spinal Cord & DRG Stimulation: Implanted neuromodulation for chronic back, leg and nerve pain.
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: Temporary and implanted PNS systems for focal nerve pain.
- SI Joint Fusion: Sacroiliac joint fusion for SI joint pain.
- MILD & Vertiflex: Minimally invasive lumbar decompression and interspinous spacer procedures.
- Radiofrequency Ablation: Nerve ablation for spine and joint pain.
- Injections & Nerve Blocks: Epidurals, joint and trigger point injections, stellate ganglion, genicular and peripheral nerve blocks.
- Regenerative Medicine: PRP and stem cell-based options.
Conditions Treated
Lower back and neck pain, sciatica, joint pain, complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, and pain or injury after trauma or motor vehicle accidents.
Medical Team & Charlotte Location
- Lead Physician: Aashish Jay Kumar, MD, D.ABA (Board-certified in anesthesiology (D.ABA), with an interventional pain fellowship at Wayne State University)
- Charlotte Office: 12610 N. Community House Road, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28277
- Phone: (704) 610-3220
- Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Website: spinepaincarolinas.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who leads Spine & Pain Specialists of the Carolinas?
Dr. Aashish Kumar, MD, D.ABA, a board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained interventional pain physician, leads the practice.
Does the practice offer spinal cord stimulation?
Yes. Spinal cord, dorsal root ganglion and peripheral nerve stimulation are offered. Call (704) 610-3220 to schedule.
Where is the office?
The office is at 12610 N. Community House Road, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28277 in Ballantyne.
