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Nerve blocks are among the most powerful tools in interventional pain medicine.
At Eshna Pain & Palliative Centre, all nerve block procedures are performed under imaging guidance — either ultrasound or fluoroscopy — ensuring that medication is delivered with precision to the exact target.
A nerve block is a procedure in which local anesthetic — with or without corticosteroid or other agents — is injected near a specific nerve or group of nerves to interrupt pain signal transmission. Nerve blocks can serve two purposes: Diagnostic (to confirm that a specific nerve is the source of your pain) and Therapeutic (to provide sustained pain relief).
• Lumbar epidural for back pain and sciatica
• Cervical epidural for neck and arm pain
• Caudal epidural for lower lumbar/sacral conditions
• Stellate Ganglion Block: For upper limb CRPS, phantom limb pain, vascular insufficiency
• Lumbar Sympathetic Block: For lower limb CRPS, peripheral vascular disease
• Celiac Plexus Block / Neurolysis: For upper abdominal and pancreatic cancer pain
• Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block: For pelvic and rectal cancer pain
• Ganglion Impar Block: For perineal and coccygeal pain
• Occipital nerve block for migraine and occipital neuralgia
• Intercostal nerve block for rib/chest wall pain
• Genicular nerve block for knee pain
• Suprascapular nerve block for shoulder pain
Q: Are nerve blocks painful?
A: The procedure involves a small needle prick for skin anesthesia. Most patients describe the procedure as uncomfortable but not significantly painful. Our doctors ensure patient comfort throughout.
Q: How long does a nerve block last?
A: Diagnostic blocks last hours to days. Therapeutic corticosteroid nerve blocks typically last 4–12 weeks. Neurolytic blocks for cancer pain can last months. Radiofrequency ablation following diagnostic blocks lasts 9–18 months.
Q: Is a nerve block safe?
A: When performed by trained physicians under imaging guidance, nerve blocks are safe and effective. We follow strict protocols and use only recommended medications and volumes.