Medial Branch Blocks
Treatment Overview
Medial branch blocks are used to relieve pain from the small nerves that carry pain signals from your spine to your brain. These injections deliver a local anesthetic to temporarily block pain, helping to diagnose the source of your pain and potentially provide relief. The goal of these injections is to determine if a Medial Branch Radiofrequency (nerve ablation) would benefit you for more long term relief.
Who Can Benefit
You may benefit from Botox injections if you experience:
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Have chronic back or neck pain from arthritis or facet joint issues
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Need pain relief to help you move more freely
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Want to identify the source of your pain before a more permanent procedure
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Have not found relief from other pain management methods