Peripheral nerve blocks are most commonly used to provide a local anesthetic for surgery. They are effective and have few potential side effects. As technology and medical knowledge advance, we have found ways to use peripheral nerve blocks for chronic pain control as well as...
Medication is an important component of care for many chronic pain sufferers. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to fill prescriptions and to ensure that you’re getting the right medication when dealing with a third-party pharmacy. Good news! Trident Pan Center now has an in-house pharmacy...
Chronic migraine and facial pain sufferers may benefit from a relatively new treatment. The SphenoCath is a treatment that delivers pain relieving medication directly to the sphenopalatine ganglion. This treatment is non-invasive and does not require the use of a needle. It is a brief...
Chronic pain touches all aspects of the sufferer’s life. You may be dealing with more than just the physical challenges. Mental health, and your attitude toward your pain and treatment also figure into the treatment plan and outlook. When you visit the Trident Pain Center, you’ll...
Your Pain Treatment Center Living with chronic pain affects every aspect of the sufferer’s life. Getting relief from chronic pain requires a multipronged approach that takes into account not only the physical causes of pain, but it’s effect on mobility, strength, ability to carry out day...
Trigger Point Injections Occasionally, due to stress or injury, muscles develop areas of extreme tension or “knots.” These extreme areas of tension can cause inflammation and irritation in nerves, which in turn carry pain messages to various areas of the body. Even though the painful area...
Back and leg pain can stem from a number of causes. When a disc is damaged, a nerve is pinched or under pressure due to arthritis or other degenerative conditions of the back, pain and numbness can result. The pain can make movement difficult, restricting...
Psychological Counseling You’ve participated in physical therapy. Your doctor has prescribed effective treatments and medications for managing your chronic pain. You’re engaging with your treatment plan and seeing improvements, even if they’re not happening as fast as you might like. So, why does your doctor want...
Peripheral Nerve Block Peripheral nerve blocks are injected directly into the area surrounding a specific nerve pathway, to deaden the pain in a particular area of the body. It is sometimes used as an anesthetic procedure during a surgical operation, but it can also be an...
Although a cervical epidural injection may sound intimidating, it is actually a far less invasive procedure than surgery or other options for treating pain and numbness from a pinched nerve. If you suffer from a pinched nerve, herniated disc, arthritis, or spinal stenosis, your doctor...