Interventional Pain Physicians

Interventional pain management is a specialized field that focuses on using minimally invasive techniques to manage and alleviate chronic pain. It includes procedures such as injections, nerve blocks, and spinal cord stimulation to target the source of pain directly and provide long-term relief.

These procedures work by targeting the nerves or areas causing pain. For example, a nerve block injects medication directly near the affected nerve to interrupt pain signals. Other techniques, like epidural steroid injections, reduce inflammation and provide pain relief for conditions like back pain or joint pain.

Interventional pain management can be used to treat a variety of pain conditions, including chronic back pain, neck pain, joint pain, headaches, arthritis, sciatica, and pain from herniated discs or spinal stenosis.

The time it takes to feel relief varies depending on the type of procedure and the individual. Some patients experience immediate relief, while others may take a few days to feel the full effects. Long-term relief can often be achieved with multiple sessions or a combination of treatments.