Nerve Blocks in Las Vegas
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With neurological problems such as nerve pain, it can be difficult to focus on anything else. If you live or work around Las Vegas and need relief for your symptoms then contact the experts at Las Vegas Sports & Spine Center who specialize in diagnosing and treating these types of injuries using blocks!
Nerve Blocks Q & A
What is a Nerve Block?
Nerves are the communications system between your body and brain. They also send sensory data from all parts of you to make sure that everything is functioning correctly. When something goes wrong with these transmissions, or if they rewire incorrectly after injury/trauma, serious pain can result. This often requires immediate treatment via nerve blocks – injections where doctors block transmitters so patients don’t feel their usual levels of discomfort or pain.
What Are Nerve Blocks Used For?
Nerve blocks aren’t just for injuries. They can also be used to treat neuropathic pain, which has no physical cause and usually results from neurological disease or damage. The most common types of nerve blocks are epidural injections/cordotomies (this target the central nervous system), trigger point injections (injecting chemicals like anesthetic into affected areas), nerve ablation (destroying the source of pain by burning or freezing tissue), and ganglion blocks (which treat conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome).
What is the Nerve Block Procedure?
The first step to diagnosing someone with a neurological problem is often performing one or more nerve blocks. These are relatively simple procedures that doctors use to test a patient’s nervous system and pinpoint the source of pain or discomfort. The blocks can be done anywhere on the body where there are nerves nearby, typically in places like the neck, shoulders/upper arms, hands, lower back, legs and feet for conditions affecting those areas.
Combining Nerve Blocks And Other Treatments
In order to make sure that you get the right diagnosis and treatment (the best results are seen when doctors combine nerve blocks with other therapies like medications, physical therapy, or acupuncture), your first appointment will be with a doctor who specializes in this field.