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How Nerve Block Treatments Help Manage Chronic Pain When Other Options Fail

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This post gives a quick overview of nerve block injections and how they can help with chronic pain when other treatments haven’t worked.

  • When nerve blocks are recommended and why they target pain more directly
  • The different types of nerve blocks used for back pain, sciatica, migraines, and nerve pain
  • How nerve blocks help diagnose the true cause of your pain
  • The therapeutic benefits, including reduced inflammation, easier movement, and fewer daily medications
  • What to know before treatment, like temporary relief and the possibility of needing more than one injection
  • How Dallas Pain Institute helps patients in Rowlett, Sherman & Greenville, TX explore nerve block options

 

Do you feel like you’ve tried everything possible to bring some relief to your chronic pain and nothing seems to be working? We may have a solution! At the Dallas Pain Institute, we offer nerve block treatments in Rowlett, TX (pain clinics also in Sherman & Greenville, TX) that are used to calm irritated nerves, dim pain signals, and help you get back to feeling like your normal self again.

 

Why Nerve Blocks?

Nerve blocks can be a great option to consider to manage your pain when all other options have failed. They are typically recommended when:

  • You’ve tried over-the-counter pain medications and notice little to no relief
  • Prescription medications help some, but the side effects are too much
  • Physical therapy is helpful, but your pain flare ups are still happening
  • Your doctor wants better insight into where your pain is actually coming from
  • You’re trying to avoid or delay surgery, if possible

Instead of treating your whole body, nerve blocks are designed to target specific nerves that are sending pain messages to your brain using a local anesthetic to numb the area.

 

Types of Nerve Blocks

There are different type of nerve blocks that are recommended ny our doctors depending on where your pain is located:

You can view all of our pain management treatment options here.

 

How Do Nerve Blocks Actually Help Manage Chronic Pain?

#1. As a Diagnostic Tool

A nerve block can help us answer questions like:

  • “Is this really the nerve causing your pain?”
  • “Would you be a good candidate for longer-lasting treatments like radiofrequency ablation?”

If your pain eases significantly after the block, then we would know that we are targeting the right spot.

#2. As a Therapeutic Treatment

Nerve blocks may:

  • Reduce pain so you can better participate in physical therapy
  • Lower inflammation around your irritated nerves
  • Help you cut back on daily pain medications (when appropriate)
  • Give you relief so you can move more, sleep better, and function more comfortably

Relief can last from hours to weeks or even months, depending on your situation and the type of block. Everyone’s experience is a little different.

 

Nerve Blocks: Benefits and Things to Note

Possible Benefits

  • Not having to treat your whole body, just the specific area targeted
  • Can reduce the need for additional daily medications
  • May help delay or avoid certain surgeries
  • Can make it easier to stick with rehab and everyday activities
  • Outpatient procedure

Things to Note

  • Your pain relief may be temporary (this varies depending on the person)
  • Some people need a series of injections for the best results
  • Nerve blocks can sometimes just be the beginning of the treatment plan

 

Chronic Pain Treatment in Rowlett, Sherman & Greenville, TX

If you feel like you’ve already tried “everything,” it might be time to talk with one of our chronic pain specialists about nerve block treatments in Rowlett, TX, and see if they fit into your next step for relief. If you’re ready to explore more options, reaching out to us today to schedule your consultation!

Rowlett, TX: 7700 Lakeview Pkwy, Suite 300A, Rowlett, TX 75088. (469) 653-0222
Sherman, TX: 1001 E Sara Swamy Dr., Suite 220, Sherman, TX 75090. (903) 892-1999
Greenville, TX:4101 Wesley St., Suite K, Greenville, TX 75402. (469) 653-0222