RFN is a procedure performed on the nerves that carry the pain signals from the facet joints. These joints may be subject to inflammation or arthritis particularly in the low back or neck and sometimes the thorax, where they can cause pain to the surrounding area. The aim of RFN is to interrupt the nerve…

In some patients loss of physical height is the result of such things as disc degeneration or vertebral compression fractures. This loss of height causes the ribs to rub on the top of the hips (iliac crest) and cause direct irritation to the intercostal nerves leading to low back pain ; usually felt wide on…

The Occipital Nerves originate from the Upper Cervical Spine. The nerves arise from between the first, second and third vertebrae. They ascend after emerging from below the sub-occipital triangle beneath the obliquus capitis inferior muscle. They then passes through the trapezius muscle and ascends to innervate the skin along the posterior part of the scalp…

This procedure is performed on the Genicular Nerves of the Knee Joint to treat knee joint pain. This joint is often the cause of leg pain.. The aim of the treatment is to interrupt the nerve supply; decreasing the pain signals being sent to your brain.

Ganglion impar is the lowest paravertebral sympathetic chain, which is placed at the anterior aspect of sacrococcygeal disc used to be blocked in many chronic pain conditions originating from pelvic structures such as the coccyx…….

Ankle pain can happen for a number of reasons. Osteoarthritis, nerve injury or even past surgery can be causes of pain to this area. Often the pain is on the lateral (outside of the ankle) ,medial (inside of the Ankle) , on the top of the ankle; or a combination. If past injections to these…

The stellate ganglion block injection can both diagnose and treat pain coming from the sympathetic nerves. It is a common treat for shingles and complex regional pain syndromes affecting the head, face, neck, or arms. Usually a series of these injections is needed to treat the problem.

The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is a joint between the base of the spine and the pelvis. There are two sacroiliac joints, one on the right and one on the left. Generalised wear and tear/inflammation within the joint can present with lower back pain, groin pain and leg pain (sciatica)………

Occipital neuralgia is most known as a headache syndrome that involves the occipital nerves. The condition is sometimes confused with a migraine or headache, but occipital neuralgia………

Epidural steroid injections deliver powerful medicine that can help relieve spine pain caused by sciatica, herniated disc, and spinal stenosis………