What Is A Nerve Block?
Living with constant pain can take a toll on every part of your life. Relief may feel out of reach, but Metro Spine Pain Centers offers ways to regain comfort and mobility. A nerve block is one such option that can provide targeted relief from certain types of pain. This specialized treatment reduces or stops pain by targeting specific nerves. The process involves a nerve block injection, which delivers medication directly to the area surrounding a nerve or group of nerves. This medication can numb the pain signals being sent to the brain or reduce inflammation around the nerve, depending on the type of injection used. This treatment is commonly used for chronic pain, post-surgical discomfort, or conditions like sciatica, arthritis, and back pain. A nerve block procedure for back pain is particularly helpful for patients whose pain has not responded to other treatments. If you're ready to explore this pain relief option when other treatments haven't been successful, consider scheduling a consultation with Metro Spine Pain Centers in Oxon Hill, Clinton, or Takoma Park, MD. Our team can help determine if a nerve block procedure is right for you.
How Does A Nerve Block Work?
During a nerve block procedure, a local anesthetic is used to numb the injection site. Using advanced imaging guidance, such as an x-ray or ultrasound, Dr. Drakes or a member of our team will carefully administer a nerve block injection near the targeted nerves. The type of medication injected can vary but often includes anesthetics, steroids, or both. These medications work to disrupt the nerve signals responsible for transmitting pain. The results from a nerve block can last anywhere from a few hours to several months, depending on the type of block and the patient's condition. In some cases, repeated treatments are recommended to maintain pain relief over time.
What Are the Benefits of A Nerve Block?
For many patients, a nerve block at Metro Spine Pain Centers opens the door to better mobility and improved wellness. This procedure provides the following advantages:
- Targeted pain relief for specific areas, like the back, neck, or joints
- Quick procedure time, often completed within 30 minutes to an hour
- Minimally invasive with no need for surgery
- Reduced reliance on pain medications, which can have unwanted side effects
- Improved mobility, allowing patients to return to their daily routines
- Customizable treatment plans tailored to meet individual needs
Metro Spine Pain Centers Reviews
The staff is awesome here in Takoma Park, Md. I am already a patient here, but my sister is here now. She had lots of pain after surgery. She was having a difficult time. They helped her with forms everything not making her feel like a burden in the office. Dr Drakes, was step by step getting her necessary things she needs to help her alleviate the pain she is enduring. Always a blessing to me and my sister. Thank you to the Staff and Dr.Drakes.
If it weren’t for Dr. Drake’s treatments—ranging from RFAs, MBBs, and hip injections—I truly believe I wouldn’t have been able to maintain a successful career in the makeup industry for 11 years, until COVID. I suffer from severe back, hip, leg, and arm issues from Degenerative Disk Disease and Neuropathy from chemo due to having Breast Cancer. With his care, he has continued to assist me in maintaining some quality of life as I continue to manage chronic pain.The Pain will never completely go away, but the treatments I’ve received have brought it to a manageable level. I’m incredibly grateful to Dr. Drake and his staff for the exceptional care and support they’ve provided me over the past 15 years.In addition, I would like to thank Dr. Drake and his staff for their understanding and support. At times, they have served as my therapists, providing me with guidance and compassion during some of the most challenging moments of my life.Karen H
He was very kind and helpful asked alot of questions and made alot of recommendations. Great bedside manner!
The receptionists was nice, the lobby was clean and quiet, Dr Drake and his assistant was very understanding, they listen they seem concerned, wait was a little length but not major.
Every time I go to their office they always treat me with respect.They always treat me like I'm family. And I always get the best medical treatment that I deserve when I go there.
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Another Path for Fighting Pain
Our patients receive exceptional care from our team dedicated to helping them find relief. Metro Spine Pain Centers specializes in advanced pain management services, including the nerve block procedure for back pain and other conditions. Each treatment is customized to ensure you receive the best possible results. Our state-of-the-art facilities and skilled professionals help guide you on a path to managing pain effectively. Schedule a consultation today at one of our practices in Oxon Hill, Clinton, or Takoma Park, MD to learn how a nerve block procedure could improve your life.