What are Nerve Blocks?

Nerve blocks are minimally invasive injections used to interrupt pain signals sent from specific nerves. They can both diagnose and treat a variety of chronic pain conditions.

A nerve block is an injection of anesthetic medication near specific nerves to manage various forms of pain.

Procedure

This procedure involves injecting medication around the affected nerves, often guided by imaging techniques like fluoroscopy or ultrasound.

Conditions Treated

Nerve blocks are used to manage various types of pain, including back pain, neck pain, sciatica, migraines, and complex regional pain syndrome.

Benefits

Rapid pain relief
Decreased inflammation
Potential diagnostic benefit to help identify the source of the pain

Risks

Infection
Bleeding
Nerve damage
Allergic reactions to the anesthetic
Temporary increase in pain

Recovery

Recovery time varies, but typically, most patients can resume regular activities within 24 hours.

Goals

To provide pain relief
Improve function
Enhance the patient’s quality of life

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