SAN DIEGO, California (Reuters Health) - Nerve blocks, commonly given to patients with low back pain, don't seem to reduce pain, improve mood or cut the use of analgesic medications, a researcher ...

A new study finds that ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) is more effective than stellate ganglion block (SGB) for treating chronic upper arm pain, providing better pain relief and ...

Facet joints, or zygapophyseal joints, are true synovial joints in the spine that have been identified as potential pain generators. Medial branch blocks involve the injection of a local anesthetic ...

It is not common for pain to get worse after a medial branch block (MBB). However, this could happen if there are complications during the procedure that result in nerve damage. It is also possible ...

In both studies, Exparel achieved a statistically significant reduction in cumulative pain scores from 0 to 96 hours compared with bupivacaine hydrochloride. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...

ASC Durango (Colo.) recently underwent its first AAAHC survey and achieved accreditation. As a result of the survey, the ASC has identified areas to target for improvement. One such area was education ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

Back pain affects millions of Americans each year, with pinched nerves ranking among the most uncomfortable and disruptive causes. This specific type of discomfort occurs when surrounding tissues—like ...

A herniated disc can pinch a nerve, which causes pain, numbness, or weakness in your lower back and legs. Diagnosing a pinched nerve involves your medical history, a physical exam, and diagnostic ...