For many chronic pain patients, they are looking for the most minimally invasive treatment option for their condition. At Macomb Pain Management, nerve block treatments are one way we manage our pain patients’ pain levels minimally invasively and effectively. Let’s look closer at nerve blocks, how they are administered, and what chronic pain-causing conditions they are effective for.
What Are Nerve Blocks?
Nerve blocks are a type of injection therapy that uses medication to interrupt pain signals traveling through a specific nerve associated with pain. Typically, a nerve block injection will contain a local anesthetic, corticosteroid, or combination. They are administered directly near the nerve or group of nerves responsible for sending pain signals to the brain, blocking and alleviating your pain. Nerve blocks can be used both as a primary treatment option and as part of diagnostics to identify what is causing your pain. At Macomb Pain Management, we administer nerve blocks with the help of medical imaging guidance to ensure the medication reaches the targeted nerve or nerves. Nerve blocks can be an effective treatment option for both temporary and long-term pain management.
What Conditions Nerve Blocks Can be an Effective Treatment for
Nerve blocks can be used to treat various chronic pain-causing conditions, including those that cause nerve, muscle, and joint pain. At Macomb Pain Management, we have effectively treated patients with nerve blocks dealing with pain from conditions like:
- Sciatica
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Arthritis related joint pain
For many pain patients, nerve blocks are a powerful tool that comes with excellent benefits, including:
- Quick pain relief
- Reduced inflammation
- The ability to delay surgery
- As a complement to other pain management treatments
Contact Macomb Pain Management today to learn more about nerve blocks and whether they can be an effective treatment option for your pain.
When are Nerve Blocks Recommended?
While each patient’s case is unique, nerve block treatments are typically recommended when more conservative pain management treatments have failed. Nerve blocks may also help identify the root cause of your pain in a diagnostic setting, identifying nerves associated with your pain levels. Nerve blocks can be an ideal treatment option for patients who are not good candidates for surgical solutions to their pain or those who are looking to avoid or delay surgery. Finally, nerve blocks may be used with other pain management treatments like physical therapy.
Safety of Nerve Blocks and How Long They Provide Pain Relief
For the vast majority of pain patients, nerve block treatments are a safe and effective way to manage their chronic pain symptoms. Most of the side effects from a nerve block are mild and include:
- Soreness
- Numbness
- Bruising at the injection site
The duration of pain relief you will get from a nerve block depends on several factors, including the type of nerve block used and your chronic pain causing condition. Some pain patients will get pain relief that lasts weeks to months, while others may only get relief that lasts for several days. To determine if nerve blocks are an effective treatment option for your chronic pain, consult our team of Board-Certified doctors at Macomb Pain Management today.
Find Out if Nerve Blocks are an Effective Treatment Option for Your Pain
To find out if nerve blocks can be an effective treatment option for your pain, contact Macomb Pain Management today at (248) 844-8281. Our team of Board-Certified pain management doctors can consult with you and help you determine if nerve block treatments are a practical option for your chronic pain.
