Stellate Ganglion Block
Stellate Ganglion Block WHAT IS A STELLATE GANGLION BLOCK? A stellate ganglion block is an injection in the front of the neck, toward the left or right side. The “stellate ganglion” is a small bundle of nerves that carries “sympathetic”, excitatory nerve signals from the upper extremities. In some instances, certain injuries to the upper […]
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation Spinal cord stimulation can be very effective at treating nerve pain (neuropathic pain) and dysfunction from a number of different conditions. It has been shown to be particularly effective at relieving resistant nerve pain such as lumbar radiculopathy following spinal surgery. It involves the implantation of a wire and a device the […]
Selective Nerve Root Block (SNRB)
Selective Nerve Root Block (SNRB) Another common injection, a selective nerve root block (SNRB), is primarily used to diagnose the specific source of nerve root pain and, secondarily, for therapeutic relief of low back pain and/or leg pain. Make an Appointment Today Your health is very important to us. Our goal is to reduce your […]
Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injection
Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injection WHAT IS A SACROILIAC JOINT INJECTION (SIJ)? A SIJ is an injection of a strong local anesthetic on the nerves that supply the Sacroiliac joints. Sometimes, due to a variety of acute and chronic conditions, the SI joints can become inflamed. The pattern of pain is usually an achiness in the […]
Sacral Nerve Root Stimulation
Sacral Nerve Root Stimulation This is a new and effective treatment for a number of loosely related bladder and bowel control problems. The other main treatment alternative is spinal cord stimulation. The main risk is infection, which can occur in up to 5% of patients. Make an Appointment Today Your health is very important to […]
Radio Frequency Ablation
Radio Frequency Ablation WHAT IS RADIOFREQUENCY (RF) LESIONING? Radiofrequency lesioning is a procedure in which special needles are used to create lesions along selected nerves. The needles heat the nerve to 80°C (about the temperature of hot, not boiling, water). When this heat is applied to the nerve for about 2-3 minutes, the nerve stops […]
Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment
Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment Passing alternating radiofrequecy energy through tissues without significantly heating it can selectively inactivate pain-carrying nerve fibres, which tend to be smaller in diameter than the fibres that control muscles and allow normal sensation. Conventional radiofrequency treatment results in the coagulation of all tissues at the tip of the needle, including all nerve […]
Platelet Rich Plasma
Platelet Rich Plasma Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy has been clinically proven to treat pain and stimulate healing in the body. This procedure includes simply injecting a high dose of platelets, concentrated from your own blood, into areas affected by pain. This is a safe and natural way for your body to accelerate the healing […]
Medial Branch Blocks
Medial Branch Blocks WHAT IS A MEDIAL BRANCH BLOCK? A medial branch block is an injection of a strong local anesthetic on the medial branch nerves that supply the facet joints. The facet joints, also known as the zygapophysial joints, are part of the bony framework of the spine. They are small bony projections from […]
Injections: Radio Frequency Ablation (Lesioning)
Injections: Radio Frequency Ablation (Lesioning) WHAT IS RADIOFREQUENCY (RF) LESIONING? Radiofrequency lesioning is a procedure in which special needles are used to create lesions along selected nerves. The needles heat the nerve to 80°C (about the temperature of hot, not boiling, water). When this heat is applied to the nerve for about 2-3 minutes, the […]