Nerve Pain

Nerve pain, also known as neuropathic pain, occurs when nerves are damaged, compressed, or irritated, sending abnormal signals to the brain. It is often described as burning, tingling, shooting, or electric shock-like sensations, and may be accompanied by numbness or weakness in the affected area. Common causes include diabetic neuropathy, nerve compression from a slipped disc or spinal stenosis, post-surgical nerve injury, shingles, and conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome or sciatica. At Eshna Pain & Palliative Centre, we conduct a thorough neurological assessment to identify the source of nerve irritation and create a personalised treatment plan. Our approach combines medication management, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and image-guided injections to reduce inflammation and interrupt pain signals, along with physiotherapy and lifestyle guidance to support nerve healing. Our goal is to relieve pain, restore sensation and function, and help patients return to daily activities without dependence on long-term medication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes nerve pain?

Nerve pain can result from nerve compression, such as a slipped disc or carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes, infections like shingles, injury, or surgery. It occurs when nerves are damaged or irritated and send abnormal signals to the brain.

How is nerve pain different from muscle pain?

Nerve pain often feels like burning, tingling, electric shocks, or numbness, whereas muscle pain is usually a dull ache or soreness related to movement. Nerve pain may also follow the path of the affected nerve.

What treatments are available for nerve pain?

Treatment options include medications, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, image-guided injections, and physiotherapy. At Eshna Pain & Palliative Centre, we tailor the approach based on the underlying cause and severity of symptoms.Common Neuropathic Pain Conditions We Treat

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

One of the most common causes of nerve pain in India, diabetic neuropathy causes burning, tingling, and numbness — typically in the feet and legs — due to high blood sugar damaging the peripheral nerves.

Sciatica and Lumbar Radiculopathy

The sciatic nerve, running from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg, can become compressed by a herniated disc, causing sharp, shooting nerve pain down one leg.

Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)

After a shingles infection, some patients develop severe burning nerve pain that can last for months or years. PHN responds to specific medications and nerve block techniques.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

CRPS is a chronic nerve pain condition typically affecting an arm or leg, characterised by severe burning pain, swelling, skin colour changes, and extreme sensitivity to touch.

Trigeminal Neuralgia

This debilitating condition causes sudden, severe, electric shock-like facial pain along the branches of the trigeminal nerve — often triggered by light touch, eating, or speaking.

Cervical and Lumbar Radiculopathy

Nerve compression in the neck or lower back spine causes pain, numbness, and tingling that radiates down the arms or legs respectively.

Treatments for Nerve Pain at Eshna

Nerve Block Injections

Targeted nerve blocks interrupt the pain signal at the nerve itself, providing relief while the nervous system heals. Common blocks include stellate ganglion block, lumbar sympathetic block, and peripheral nerve blocks.

Pulsed Radiofrequency (PRF) for Nerve Pain

Unlike thermal RFA, pulsed radiofrequency uses short bursts of electrical current to modulate nerve pain signals without destroying the nerve — ideal for neuropathic conditions.

Medication Optimisation

Many neuropathic pain conditions respond to specific medications (anticonvulsants, tricyclic antidepressants, SNRIs, topical agents) that differ from standard painkillers. We review and optimise your medication regimen.

Why Choose Eshna for Nerve Pain Treatment?

Eshna Pain & Palliative Centre is one of Delhi NCR's few specialist clinics with deep expertise in neuropathic pain. Our certified pain specialists use a combination of targeted nerve blocks, advanced medications, and neuromodulation to achieve meaningful pain control. As an NGO-backed clinic (Eshna Pain Care Foundation, 12A/80G certified), we provide high-quality specialist care at affordable costs.

How do I know if I have nerve pain vs. muscle pain? Nerve pain typically has a burning, shooting, or electric quality, and may be accompanied by numbness or tingling. It often persists without movement and can be triggered by light touch. A pain specialist can confirm the diagnosis.

Can neuropathic pain be cured? Some causes can be treated and resolved. Other conditions may require long-term management. Significant reduction in pain severity and improvement in quality of life is achievable in most patients.

Do standard painkillers work for nerve pain? Standard analgesics (NSAIDs, paracetamol) are generally not effective for neuropathic pain. Specific medications including anticonvulsants and antidepressants are the first-line treatment, often combined with interventional procedures.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS — NERVE PAIN TREATMENT DELHI NCR

Q1. What is nerve pain (neuropathic pain)?

Nerve pain (neuropathic pain) results from damage or dysfunction in the nervous system itself — rather than from a tissue injury. It is characterised by burning, shooting, electric-shock-like pain, tingling, or numbness that can be severe and persistent.

Q2. What conditions cause nerve pain?

Common causes include diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles pain), sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, nerve injuries, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

Q3. What nerve pain treatments does Eshna offer?

We offer nerve blocks, pulsed radiofrequency treatment of nerves, spinal cord stimulation, sympathetic nerve blocks, intravenous (IV) infusion therapies, and medication management for neuropathic pain.

Q4. What is a nerve block for neuropathic pain?

A nerve block injects local anaesthetic (and sometimes steroid) around a specific nerve or nerve cluster to interrupt pain signals. It provides immediate relief and can have lasting effects for chronic nerve pain.

Q5. What is pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) for nerve pain?

Pulsed radiofrequency applies electrical pulses to a nerve to modulate pain signals without destroying nerve tissue. It is used for neuropathic conditions where conventional radiofrequency ablation is not appropriate.

Q6. Can diabetic nerve pain be treated?

Yes. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (burning, tingling feet and legs) can be managed with spinal cord stimulation, IV infusion therapy, nerve blocks, and optimised medication. Early treatment slows progression.

Q7. What is spinal cord stimulation for nerve pain?

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) delivers mild electrical signals near the spinal cord to interrupt abnormal pain signals from damaged nerves. It is highly effective for complex neuropathic pain, CRPS, and failed back surgery syndrome.

Q8. What is complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)?

CRPS is a chronic neuropathic condition characterised by severe, burning pain, swelling, skin colour and temperature changes, usually affecting a limb after an injury. It requires specialised, multi-modal interventional treatment.

Q9. What is post-herpetic neuralgia?

Post-herpetic neuralgia is persistent nerve pain that follows a shingles (herpes zoster) outbreak. The pain can be severe and last months to years. Nerve blocks, PRF, and spinal cord stimulation provide significant relief.

Q10. How is chemotherapy-induced neuropathy treated?

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) causes tingling, numbness, and pain in hands and feet. Treatment includes IV alpha-lipoic acid infusions, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, and specific medication protocols.

Q11. What is a sympathetic nerve block?

A sympathetic nerve block targets the sympathetic nervous system chains (stellate ganglion, lumbar sympathetics). It is used for CRPS, vascular pain, and neuropathic pain syndromes with sympathetic involvement.

Q12. How long does nerve pain treatment take to work?

Nerve blocks provide relief within hours to days. PRF effects build over 2–4 weeks. Spinal cord stimulation provides immediate testing and long-term relief once the permanent device is implanted.

Q13. Is neuropathic pain different from regular pain?

Yes. Neuropathic pain often does not respond to standard painkillers (NSAIDs, paracetamol). It requires specific medications (anticonvulsants, antidepressants) and interventional treatments targeting the nervous system directly.

Q14. Can nerve pain be cured?

Some causes of nerve pain (e.g., post-herpetic neuralgia after early treatment, compressed nerve after decompression) can resolve. Others, like diabetic neuropathy, can be managed very effectively but require ongoing treatment.

Q15. How do I get nerve pain treatment in Delhi NCR?

Contact Eshna Pain & Palliative Centre at +91 9811088148. We specialise in complex neuropathic pain conditions and provide evidence-based, minimally invasive treatments across Delhi NCR.