Nerve Blocks
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A nerve block involves the careful injection of medication—typically a local anesthetic, steroid, or a combination of both—around a specific nerve or group of nerves. The anesthetic provides immediate, temporary relief by numbing the nerve, while the steroid reduces inflammation for longer-term results. By calming irritated nerves and blocking pain signals from reaching the brain, nerve blocks not only provide pain relief but can also help your provider confirm the exact source of your pain.
At Innovative Pain and Wellness (IPW), our board-certified physicians perform nerve blocks with precision using advanced imaging guidance. This ensures the medication is delivered directly to the affected nerves for maximum effectiveness and minimal discomfort.
Nerve blocks offer several advantages:
• Targeted pain relief without the need for surgery
• Minimally invasive with little to no downtime
• Diagnostic insight to identify the source of pain
• Long-lasting results, often reducing the need for daily medications
If you’re struggling with persistent pain, a nerve block at Innovative Pain and Wellness may help you restore comfort, mobility, and quality of life. With convenient locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Mesa, our team is committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation and explore whether a nerve block is right for you.
Nerve blocks can be used to alleviate chronic back pain by targeting the nerves responsible for transmitting pain signals from the affected area, such as the facet joints or sacroiliac joints.
Nerve blocks can help manage neuropathic pain conditions, including diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, or peripheral neuropathy. They can target the nerves affected by the underlying condition and interrupt the pain signals.
Nerve blocks, such as occipital nerve blocks, can be effective in reducing the frequency and severity of migraines or tension headaches. They target the nerves in the head and neck region involved in headache generation.
CRPS is a chronic pain condition characterized by severe, constant pain, often in the arms or legs. Sympathetic nerve blocks can be used to block the sympathetic nerves responsible for the pain and help manage CRPS symptoms.
Nerve blocks can provide relief for joint pain, such as knee or shoulder pain, by targeting the nerves that supply the affected joint.
Trigeminal neuralgia causes intense facial pain due to irritation or damage to the trigeminal nerve. Nerve blocks can help relieve the pain by targeting the affected nerve branches.
