Nerve Blocks

A group of nerves, called a plexus or ganglion, that causes pain to a specific organ or body region can be blocked with a nerve numbing substance called a nerve block. These blocks can be therapeutic (pain relieving) or diagnostic (pain source identifier).

Nerve blocks can be used to manage chronic pain, pain after surgery, or in cases where the nerves are irritated, inflamed or damaged. They offer immediate relief and help reduce irritation to the nerves, allowing them time to heal.  

The following Nerve Blocks are offered at iSpine Clinics:

• Occipital (nerves that run from the upper spine through the scalp)
• Sympathetic (a network of nerves that controls involuntary functions like blood flow, sweating and pain signaling)
  • Stellate Ganglion (nerves located in the neck)
  • Hypogastric (a bundle of nerves located at the base of your spine)
  • Splanchnic (nerves that carry signals from internal organs to the spinal cord)
  • Ilionguinal (a nerve that wraps above the upper ridge of the hip bone)
  • Medial (small nerves that carry pain signals from the facet joints to the brain)
  • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
• Intercostal