An epidural steroid injection is performed to help reduce the inflammation and pain associated with nerve root compression. Nerve roots can be compressed by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, and bone spurs. When the nerve is compressed it becomes inflamed. This can...
It is often difficult for a patient to properly evaluate a specialist prior to making an appointment. Below are a few tips to help you choose the right pain management specialist. Is your pain management specialist board certified in his or her specialty? Pain...
It is often difficult for a patient to properly evaluate a specialist prior to making an appointment. Below are a few tips to help you choose the right pain management specialist. Is your pain management specialist board certified in his or her specialty? Pain...
A radiofrequency neurotomy is a type of injection procedure in which a heat lesion is created on certain nerves with the goal of interrupting the pain signals to the brain, thus eliminating the facet or sacroiliac joint pain.
A stellate ganglion block is an injection of local anesthetic in the sympathetic nerve tissue of the neck. These nerves are a part of the sympathetic nervous system. The nerves are located on either side of the voice box, in the neck.
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