Nerve Block
Benefits
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Pain relief: Provides significant relief from acute or chronic pain by blocking nerve signals.
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Reduced reliance on medications: Can reduce the need for oral pain medications, particularly opioids.
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Improved function: In some cases, nerve blocks can help improve mobility and function by alleviating pain that limits movement.
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Minimal recovery time
Use of Nerve Blocks
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Chronic pain (e.g., back, neck, or joint pain)
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Post-surgical pain
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Cancer-related pain
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
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Sciatica or radiculopathy
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Migraines and severe headaches
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Arthritis and joint pain
A nerve block is a medical procedure that involves the injection of medication near specific nerves to block pain signals from reaching the brain.
It is primarily used for pain relief and involves the injection of anesthetic or analgesic medication directly into or around a targeted nerve or nerve group.
Clinics
Surgery Center
1 Daniel Burnham Ct #400C
San Francisco, CA 94109,
(925) 239-7246 (PAIN)
Premier Surgery Center
2222 East St #200,
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 239-7246 (PAIN)
ASPEN Surgery Center
133 La Casa Via Suite 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 239-7246 (PAIN)