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Injections & Blocks Specialist
- Start Living Comfortably with Injection Therapy
Comprehensive Pain Management Injection Therapy and Nerve Blocks
Struggling with neuropathic pain from conditions like multiple sclerosis? Daily life can be challenging. At the Chicago Institute for Neuropathic Pain, Dr. Michael Rock, MD, offers advanced solutions to manage this pain effectively. Through specialized injections and nerve blocks, he provides relief to patients in Chicago, Oak Park and surrounding areas. These treatments help people of all ages return to their everyday activities pain-free.
Take the first step towards a life of comfort
- Injection Therapy
What is Pain Management Injection Therapy?
- Injections Used
What injections does a physician use for neuropathic pain?
- Steroid Injections: Reduce inflammation and irritation of the affected nerves.
- Opioid Injections: Provide temporary relief by altering the body's pain response.
- Local Anesthetics: Block sensations in a specific area to alleviate pain.
- Nerve Block
What Is Involved In Nerve Block Therapy?
Understanding Nerve Blocks
When Dr. Rock administers a nerve block for nerve-related pain, he injects medication to reduce inflammation and prevent pain from traveling along the nerve. A nerve block can also promote healing in a damaged nerve. It typically consists of an anesthetic, an anti-inflammatory drug, or a combination of both.
Precision in Nerve Block Injections: The Role of Medical Imaging
Since injecting a nerve block requires precision, Dr. Rock often uses medical imaging, such as fluoroscopy or a CT scan, to accurately place the needle in the proper location. This ensures you receive the optimal level of pain relief or inflammation reduction.
Duration of Pain Relief from Nerve Blocks
The duration of pain and inflammation relief from a nerve block depends on the medication used. Typically, it provides at least six to eight hours of pain relief, but some nerve blocks can last up to 24 hours
- Benefits
Benefits of Nerve Block Therapy
Quick Pain Relief:
Provides immediate reduction in pain.
Minimal Recovery Time:
Quick procedure with fast recovery.
Improved Mobility:
Allows patients to move more freely without pain.
- FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Conditions like arthritis, sciatica and chronic back pain can be effectively treated with injections.
Pain relief may be immediate or take a few days, depending on the type of injection used.
Common side effects include minor site reactions such as rash, itching or redness.
Success rates vary, but many patients experience significant pain relief lasting several weeks to months.
Nerve blocks can be repeated if they have previously provided effective pain relief, with intervals determined by your doctor.
Patients with chronic pain lasting more than six months who haven’t found relief with other treatments are ideal candidates.
