Understanding Pain
Diagnosis & Understanding
4. Neck Pain
1:55
6. Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
1:46
8. Foot Pain
1:50
9. Ankle and Foot Pain
1:46
10. Cancer Pain
1:34
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
2. Bracing
1:30
3. Acupuncture
2:13
4. Physical Therapy
1:35
5. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
2:08
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
2. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
5. Caudal Epidural
1:33
10. Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
1:39
11. Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty
2:05
12. Basivertebral Nerve Ablation
1:36
13. MILD Procedure
2:04
14. Spinal Decompression Surgeries
1:41
15. Artificial Disc Replacement
1:52
Lumbar Back Pain- Multifidus pathology
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
2. Facet Joint Injection
1:44
Alternative & Emerging Therapies
1. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
Radiofrequency Ablation
Diagnosis & Understanding
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
3. Endoscopic Rhizotomy
1:41
Alternative & Emerging Therapies
1. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
Neck or Cervical Pain
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
2. Bracing
1:30
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
2. Caudal Epidural
1:33
5. Facet Joint Injection
1:44
10. Interventional Pain Procedures
1:58
13. Artificial Disc Replacement
1:52
Alternative & Emerging Therapies
1. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
2. PRP Injection
1:42
4. MFAT
2:04
5. Shockwave Therapy (MSK)
2:03
6. Laser Therapy
2:05
7. Ozone Therapy
1:37
Low back or Lumbar Pain
Diagnosis & Understanding
1. Herniated Disc
1:58
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
Alternative & Emerging Therapies
1. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
2. PRP Injection
1:42
4. MFAT
2:04
5. Shockwave Therapy (MSK)
2:03
6. Laser Therapy
2:05
7. Ozone Therapy
1:37
Headaches
Diagnosis & Understanding
1. Migraine
2:04
2. Tension Headache
1:50
3. Cluster Headache
1:53
4. Occipital Neuralgia
2:02
5. Trigeminal Neuralgia
1:35
6. Neck Pain
1:55
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
4. Acupuncture
2:13
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
2. Botox (Migraines/Dystonia)
2:07
3. Sphenopalatine Block
1:47
6. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
1:41
Alternative & Emerging Therapies
1. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
2. PRP Injection
1:42
3. Shockwave Therapy (MSK)
2:03
4. Laser Therapy
2:05
5. Ozone Therapy
1:37
Robert Moghim MD
Anchor Healthcare
Peripheral Nerve Block (Therapeutic)
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A therapeutic peripheral nerve block manages pain by injecting a local anesthetic, sometimes with other agents like steroids or platelet-rich plasma, near targeted nerves for longer relief. It interrupts pain signals from the nerve to the brain, helpful for chronic nerve pain like diabetic neuropathy or post-surgery pain.
You'll lie comfortably as the area is cleaned. Imaging such as ultrasound guides the needle for precise placement. The aim is to extend pain relief and lessen the need for strong pain meds.
If a nerve block isn't suitable, alternatives include radiofrequency or cryoablation, acupuncture, or medications like gabapentin. In extreme cases, peripheral nerve or spinal cord stimulation can modulate pain signals for long-term relief.
Risks include nerve damage, infection, or allergic reactions, with rare serious anesthetic side effects. Your medical history, especially medications like blood thinners, will be reviewed, though they're rarely stopped. Post-procedure, avoid driving for a day and expect temporary soreness. Most experience quick relief, with the effects lasting weeks or months. Successful blocks can lead to a tailored treatment plan, often including physical therapy or other meds.
FAQs
Are there alternatives to a peripheral nerve block?
Yes, alternatives to a peripheral nerve block include radiofrequency or cryoablation, which use heat or cold to disrupt pain signals, acupuncture, certain medications like gabapentin, and in severe cases, peripheral nerve or spinal cord stimulation to modulate long-term pain.
What are the common conditions treated with a peripheral nerve block?
Peripheral nerve blocks are commonly used to alleviate neuropathic pain caused by conditions such as post-herpetic neuralgia (pain following shingles), diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage related to diabetes), traumatic neuralgia from injuries or surgeries, and compression-related neuralgias like sciatica.
What are the risks associated with a peripheral nerve block?
Potential risks of a peripheral nerve block include nerve damage, infection, allergic reactions, and rare serious anesthetic side effects. Some patients may experience temporary symptoms such as tingling, numbness, or muscle spasms after the procedure.
What is a peripheral nerve block and how does it work?
A peripheral nerve block is a medical procedure where a local anesthetic, sometimes combined with other agents like steroids, is injected near targeted nerves. This blocks pain signals from being transmitted to the brain, providing pain relief. It is often used to manage chronic nerve pain conditions, such as diabetic neuropathy or pain following surgery.
What should I expect after undergoing a peripheral nerve block?
After a peripheral nerve block, patients should avoid driving for a day and may experience temporary soreness at the injection site. Most individuals experience quick pain relief, with effects lasting from weeks to months. Successful nerve blocks can be a part of a broader treatment plan, often including physical therapy or additional medications.