Diagnostic & Therapeutic Nerve Blocks
A dual-purpose injection that pinpoints your pain’s true source while providing immediate relief.
Understanding
This Treatment
A nerve block is a precise injection of numbing medication, often combined with an anti-inflammatory, placed directly around a specific nerve. It serves two purposes at once: confirming exactly which nerve is responsible for your pain, and providing immediate, meaningful relief.
Addressing the
Real Source
When pain has multiple possible sources, or has been difficult to diagnose elsewhere, a nerve block acts as both detective and treatment. If your pain significantly improves immediately after the injection, that confirms we have found the true source — valuable information that shapes every treatment decision that follows.
A Clear Path,
Every Step of the Way
Pinpointing the Nerve
We identify the specific nerve most likely responsible for your pain.
Guided Injection
Live imaging directs a thin needle precisely to that nerve.
Immediate Feedback
You tell us how your pain responds — often within minutes.
Informed Next Steps
Your response guides the most effective treatment plan going forward.
What You Can
Expect to Feel
This is one of the most immediate forms of relief we offer. Many patients notice a dramatic reduction in pain within minutes of the injection, while still in our office. It is also one of our safest procedures, using imaging guidance to ensure the medication reaches exactly the right location.
This May Be Right for You If…
- Pain with an unclear or complex source
- Multiple possible pain generators
- Patients seeking same-day relief
- A diagnostic step before more advanced treatment
What to Expect During Recovery
There is no downtime. Most patients leave the office and resume their day normally, often already experiencing significant relief.
Curious If Diagnostic & Therapeutic Nerve Blocks
Is Right for You?
A consultation costs you nothing but time — and could change everything.