Pain Pumps
are a form of neuromodulation where medication is delivered directly into the spinal fluid and to the spinal cord.
Stellate Ganglion Block
is an injection of numbing medication around the plexus of nerves that innervate the upper extremities used to treat complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Spinal Cord Stimulation
is a form of neurostimulation used to treat pain affecting the back, arms, or legs. It involves placing electrodes next to the spinal cord and using electrical signals to block pain signals.
Radiofrequency Ablation (Rhizotomy)
reduces pain by using electrical signals to prevent nerves from transmitting pain signals. This is most commonly used for the treatment of arthritis of the neck or low back, and also hip or knee pain.
Nerve Blocks
involve the injection of a numbing medication around nerve(s) to block pain signals.
Ketamine Infusions
delivery of an anesthetic drug intravenously to block the NMDA receptors to “reboot” pain receptors that are functioning abnormally in chronic pain syndromes. It is also used for depression.
Joint Injections
use a combination of numbing and steroid medication to relieve pain from an injury, arthritis, tendonitis, and more.
Facet Block/Medial Branch Nerve Block
is a diagnostic procedure to determine if a patient’s neck or back pain is coming from the facet joints or arthritis. It is used primarily to determine if a patient is a candidate for radiofrequency ablation, but it itself can also provide long-term relief. It involves injecting a numbing agent using an x-ray into or around the facet joints.
Epidural Steroid Injections
involves injection of a steroid medication using an x-ray around the spinal discs and nerves to reduce pain and inflammation while increasing function and mobility.