Pain Treatment
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Diagnostic and therapeutic blocks that calm irritated nerves and pinpoint the source of pain.
Benefits
- Immediate diagnostic information
- Effective relief for nerve-mediated pain
- Ultrasound-guided for safety and precision
- Can reduce reliance on medication
Conditions Treated
Same-day treatment is often available following consultation.
Peripheral nerve blocks deliver medication directly around a specific nerve. They are used both to diagnose the origin of pain and to provide lasting relief.
Common blocks
Occipital nerve blocks for headache, genicular nerve blocks for knee arthritis, suprascapular blocks for shoulder pain, and blocks for entrapment neuropathies and post-surgical nerve pain.
What to Expect
What to expect with peripheral nerve blocks
01
Localize
The involved nerve is identified clinically and visualized with ultrasound.
02
Block
Local anesthetic, sometimes with anti-inflammatory medication, is placed around the nerve.
03
Assess
Your response helps confirm the diagnosis and guide further treatment.
Questions
Peripheral Nerve Blocks questions
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