Effective devices and methods using a chemical denervation agent are provided for treating chronic back pain. The devices and methods comprise a chemical denervation agent to degrade or to shrink at least a portion of a nerve associated with back pain e.g. basivertebral nerve of the lumbar. In some embodiments, the methods and devices are configured to immediately release an effective amount of the chemical denervation agent within 24 hours and provide sustained release of the chemical denervation agent or other therapeutic agent over a period of up to one year to treat chronic back pain.
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