Trigger Point Injections - Overview This outpatient procedure is designed to reduce or relieve the pain of trigger points. These small, tender knots can form in muscles or in the fascia (the soft, stretchy connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs). The trigger point injection procedure takes only a [...]

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Pain - Overview This simple procedure treats chronic pain. It involves heating part of a nerve to block its pain signals. Radiofrequency ablation can give you long-term pain relief. Preparation How is it done? First, we numb an area of skin and tissue. With the [...]

Stellate Ganglion Block - Overview A stellate ganglion nerve block is an injection that numbs branches of nerves in your neck. This helps doctors find and treat a number of problems linked to the nerves. Treatment may require a series of injections. About the Stellate Ganglion Nerves The stellate [...]

PRP Therapy - Overview Platelet rich plasma therapy can help injured joints and other problems. It uses parts of your own blood to reduce pain and speed up healing. Can it Help Me? PRP may help if you have: meniscus tears in your knee. Rotator cuff tears in your [...]

Lumbar Sympathetic Block - Overview This procedure is an injection that numbs branches of nerves in your lower back. It helps doctors find and treat a number of problems linked to these nerves. Usually, a series of injections is needed to treat a problem. About the Sympathetic Nerves The [...]