Peripheral Nerve Block
Advanced Pain Solutions
320 Jefferson Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
910-642-9835
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Precision Pain Relief: How Peripheral Nerve Blocks Help Treat Targeted Nerve Pain
When chronic pain is tied to a specific area—like the face, hands, legs, or feet—a targeted treatment approach can offer powerful relief. At Pain Management Solutions, we use peripheral nerve blocks to interrupt pain signals right at their source, providing patients with fast, localized relief and improved function.
What Is a Peripheral Nerve Block?
A peripheral nerve block involves injecting a local anesthetic (sometimes with a steroid) near a specific nerve or group of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves control sensation and movement in the limbs, face, and other parts of the body.
By “blocking” the nerve’s ability to transmit pain signals, peripheral nerve blocks can reduce discomfort and help confirm the source of chronic or acute pain.
Conditions Treated with Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Peripheral nerve blocks are commonly used to treat pain related to:
- Nerve injuries or entrapments
- Post-surgical pain
- Chronic regional pain syndromes
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Facial pain or trigeminal neuralgia
- Shingles (postherpetic neuralgia)
- Localized cancer-related pain
- Pain after trauma or fractures
These injections can be especially helpful when other treatments—like oral medications or physical therapy—haven’t provided enough relief.
How the Procedure Works
- The skin near the injection site is cleaned and numbed.
- Using ultrasound or fluoroscopic (X-ray) guidance, a thin needle is placed near the targeted peripheral nerve.
- An anesthetic, sometimes combined with an anti-inflammatory medication, is injected to block pain signals.
The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis and takes just 15–30 minutes.
What to Expect After the Injection
- You may feel immediate numbness and relief in the targeted area.
- Pain relief can last several hours to several days—or longer if the nerve is treated with additional therapies.
- Peripheral nerve blocks can also be repeated or used as a diagnostic step to guide future treatment options (like radiofrequency ablation or surgical intervention).
Why Choose Pain Management Solutions?
At Pain Management Solutions, Dr. Francis Pecoraro brings over 25 years of experience in interventional pain medicine. We take a personalized approach to care, using advanced image-guided techniques to precisely identify and treat the source of your pain—so you can get back to living without limitations.
Take the Next Step Toward Relief
If you’re struggling with chronic nerve pain in a specific part of your body, a peripheral nerve block may be the key to relief. Contact Pain Management Solutions today to schedule a consultation and explore your options for targeted, non-surgical treatment.