It depends on why you're in pain. If you’ve had a sudden injury or accident, you might need surgery right away.
But if you have chronic pain, you may or may not need an operation or another procedure.
Talk with your doctor about what results you can expect and any side effects, so you can weigh the risks and the benefits. Also ask how many times the doctor has done the procedure they recommend and what their patients have said about how much relief they’ve gotten.