Sympathetic Nerve Blocks

When you're dealing with chronic pain, finding the right pain management approach can make all the difference in your quality of life. One effective method is nerve blocks, which target specific nerves to provide relief. What Are Nerve Blocks? Nerve blocks involve injecting medication near a nerve to stop pain signals from reaching your brain. It can help relieve pain from conditions such as arthritis, back pain, or neuropathic pain. The medication used can be a local anesthetic, steroid, or a combination of both. Types of Nerve Blocks Here’s a look at the main types of nerve blocks and how they can help [...]

Living with chronic pain can make even the most routine daily activities a challenge. Thankfully, sympathetic nerve blocks from Freedom Spine & Pain Center can offer you relief. Here, we’ll take a closer look at what sympathetic nerve blocks are, how they can relieve chronic pain, and what’s involved in the treatment process. What Are Sympathetic Nerve Blocks? The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) comprises a network of nerve cells spanning from the brainstem to the spinal cord. When functioning properly, the SNS helps control and suppress pain. However, damaged sympathetic nerves can lead to chronic pain. Enter sympathetic nerve blocks, which are [...]