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Manage Pain–and Find Out What’s Causing It
Your peripheral nerves carry messages from your body to the brain, including pain signals. A peripheral nerve block uses an injection of pain-relieving medication and corticosteroids to prevent those signals, offering pain relief while also helping the team at Hands of Hope uncover the source of your discomfort.
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When Conditions Can Peripheral Nerve Blocks Help?
A peripheral nerve block can help with several pain conditions, including the following:
Peripheral Neuropathy
This condition occurs due to damage to your peripheral nerves, which are any of the nerves outside of your brain or spinal cord. Nerve damage can occur due to injury, genetic conditions, and chronic diseases such as diabetes.
Neuralgia
Neuralgia is a sharp, electric-type pain that develops due to nerve damage or irritation. The symptoms will travel along the length of the nerve, so the location of your symptoms will vary based on which nerves are affected.
Migraines and Cluster Headaches
Migraines are intense, painful headaches with accompanying symptoms, such as light sensitivity or nausea. Cluster headaches are extremely painful headaches that occur at the same time each day (i.e., in clusters).
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
This condition is a type of chronic (long-lasting) pain that affects your arm or leg. It usually develops after an injury, surgery, stroke, or heart attack.
Neuroma
A neuroma is a growth of nerve tissue that develops between the toes, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling.
What Can I Expect from a Peripheral Nerve Block?
Every nerve block is different based on which nerve we’re targeting. Our physicians can provide you with more personalized guidance. Generally speaking, however, a peripheral nerve block involves injecting the affected nerve with a blend of anesthetics and corticosteroids, which help reduce inflammation.
During the procedure, we’ll help you relax in a comfortable position that allows us access to the injection site. We’ll clean the area and insert the needle using ultrasound or X-ray to ensure a precise needling placement. That way, the medication goes directly into the targeted nerve.
Afterward, you should notice a gradual decrease in pain symptoms, making it easier for you to perform daily activities.Peripheral nerve blocks can play a crucial role in pain management. Contact Hands of Hope to get started.
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Plan of Care
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!