Living with chronic pain can be debilitating and affect your quality of life. Luckily, there are various methods available to alleviate pain and promote recovery. One such method is a nerve block, which involves the injection of a local anesthetic to block pain signals in specific nerves. This …
How Does Radiofrequency Ablation Treat Chronic Pain?
Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to destroy damaged nerves or tissues that send pain signals to the brain. The patient's pain is reduced by blocking the communication between the nerve and the brain. This treatment can provide patients …
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Options for Arthritis Pain Relief
Over 26% of Americans suffer from arthritis pain. And while there are medications for reducing arthritis pain, many patients want relief from their pain without taking pills. Fortunately, treatment options are evolving and arthritis patients have the ability to decide their treatment …
How are Nerve Block Injections Used?
Many times, a group of nerves - called a plexus or ganglion - causes pain to an area of the body. This pain can be “turned off” by using a specific type of injection that blocks the pain signals from reaching the brain. This is called a nerve block. Nerve block injections are used to …
