Trigger Point Injections
A trigger point injection is a quick treatment used to relieve muscle pain caused by tight “knots” in the muscles. This helps the muscle relax and reduces pain. The procedure takes just a few minutes in the office, and many patients feel relief shortly after.
Epidural Steroid Injection
Epidural steroid injection is a medical procedure that delivers anti-inflammatory medications into the epidural space around the spinal nerves. This minimally invasive treatment is used for various conditions affecting the neck, mid-back, lower back, and sacral areas of the spine. By reducing inflammation around irritated nerves, it can effectively relieve pain and discomfort, helping patients improve mobility and quality of life.
Medial Branch Blocks
A medial branch block is a procedure used to find out if the small nerves near your spine—called medial branch nerves—are causing your back or neck pain. These nerves send pain signals from the joints in your spine. During the procedure, a doctor injects a small amount of numbing medicine near the nerves. If your pain goes away shortly after, it means those nerves are likely the source of the problem.
Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency ablation is a treatment that helps reduce chronic pain by gently interrupting the nerves that carry pain signals to your brain. It uses controlled electrical energy—either steady or in pulses—to temporarily disable the nerves causing pain in the joints of your spine. This helps provide longer-lasting relief than many other treatments. It’s often recommended when other methods offer only short-term improvement. Most people start feeling better within a few days, and the relief can last for several months.
Occipital Nerve Blocks
An occipital nerve block involves injecting numbing medication, sometimes combined with steroids, near the occipital nerves located at the base of the skull. These injections target the nerves responsible for sensation in the back of the head and scalp. This treatment is often used for people experiencing occipital neuralgia, a condition that causes sharp, shooting headaches or pain caused by irritation of these nerves.
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation involves placing a small device under the skin that sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord. These pulses help interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain, providing relief for chronic pain in the back, arms, or legs. This treatment is often used when other therapies haven’t provided enough relief. The device is controlled by a handheld remote, allowing patients to adjust the level of stimulation.