Treatments for Damaged Nerves: Find Lasting Relief

Nerve pain can severely affect your daily life, making even simple activities like walking, working, or sleeping feel impossible. Whether caused by damage to your peripheral nerves, conditions affecting your central nervous system, or other underlying health conditions, nerve pain can feel sharp, shooting, burning, or like constant tingling and numbness. At The Pain Experts of Arizona, we specialize in diagnosing and treating nerve pain with a focus on long-lasting relief.

Our approach goes beyond merely alleviating symptoms. We focus on addressing the root cause of your nerve pain through innovative nerve injury treatments, nerve conduction studies, and personalized care. By combining state-of-the-art medical techniques with compassionate, patient-centered care, we create customized treatment plans designed to restore function — and your quality of life.

What Is Nerve Pain?

Nerve pain occurs when the body’s nerves are damaged, irritated, or compressed, preventing them from functioning properly. Nerves are responsible for transmitting signals between your brain and spinal cord and the rest of your body, so when something goes wrong, it can disrupt these messages and lead to discomfort.

This type of pain is unique because it doesn’t stem from an injury to muscles or tissues but rather from problems in the nervous system itself. Treating nerve pain often requires a multidisciplinary approach to target the type of nerves involved and the root cause of the damage.

Common Causes of Nerve Pain

Nerve pain can develop for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the most common causes:

Damage to Peripheral Nerves: Trauma from injuries, falls, or surgeries can cause lasting damage and pain in localized areas.

Pinched Nerves: Conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or sciatica can compress sensory nerves, causing pain that radiates to other parts of the body.

Diabetes: High blood sugar levels can damage peripheral nerves, leading to diabetic neuropathy, which often affects the hands, feet, and legs.

Infections: Conditions like Lyme disease and shingles can result in nerve pain that persists long after the infection clears.

Chronic Conditions: Disorders like multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, or autoimmune diseases that affect nerve function can involve ongoing nerve pain.

Post-Surgical Pain or Neuralgia: Procedures or conditions like postherpetic neuralgia (following shingles) can lead to long-term nerve pain.

Drops in Blood Pressure: Reduced blood flow can lead to insufficient oxygen delivery to nerves, causing irritation or damage over time.

Symptoms of Nerve Damage

Pain symptoms vary widely, but signs of injured nerves often include:

• Sharp, stabbing, or burning pain.
• Tingling, numbness, or a "pins and needles" sensation.
• Muscle weakness or difficulty moving.
• Increased sensitivity to touch, where even light contact feels painful.
• Pain that radiates from one area to another, such as from the lower back to the legs.
• If left untreated, nerve pain can worsen over time, making early diagnosis and intervention crucial.

Advanced Nerve Pain Treatment Options

We offer a wide range of evidence-based treatments designed to relieve nerve pain and promote healing. Here are some of the options available at our clinic:

1. Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

This innovative therapy involves implanting a small device near the spinal cord to disrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. SCS provides significant relief for conditions like neuropathy, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and nerve damage following surgery or trauma.

2. Carpal Tunnel Injections

For patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, these injections reduce inflammation and relieve pressure on the median nerve, providing targeted pain relief and improving hand function.

3. Celiac Plexus/Splanchnic Nerve Block

These procedures target the celiac plexus or splanchnic nerves, providing relief for abdominal nerve pain often associated with conditions like pancreatitis or cancer.

4. Ganglion Impar Blocks

Ideal for treating pelvic and perineal pain, ganglion impar blocks target a specific nerve cluster at the base of the spine to provide significant relief for conditions like coccydynia or post-surgical pain.

5. Intercostal Nerve Blocks

For patients with pain in the chest or ribs due to surgery, trauma, or shingles, intercostal nerve blocks provide localized relief by targeting the nerves between the ribs.

6. Lumbar Sympathetic Block

This treatment is effective for patients experiencing leg pain caused by conditions like complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) or peripheral nerve injuries. By targeting the sympathetic nerves in the lumbar region, it reduces pain and improves circulation in the lower extremities.

7. Occipital Nerve Block

Occipital nerve blocks are used to treat chronic headaches, migraines, and neck pain by targeting the nerves at the base of the skull. This minimally invasive procedure can provide lasting relief for patients with nerve-related head and neck pain.

8. Peripheral Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

RFA uses heat to disrupt pain signals from specific peripheral nerves, offering long-term relief for conditions like post-surgical nerve pain or CRPS. This minimally invasive technique is ideal for chronic nerve pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments.

9. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block

This block targets the sphenopalatine ganglion, a nerve cluster located behind the nose, and is particularly effective for treating chronic facial pain, migraines, and certain types of headaches.

10. Stellate Ganglion Block

This treatment targets the stellate ganglion, a nerve cluster in the neck that controls the sympathetic nervous system. It is effective for patients with upper extremity pain, complex regional pain syndrome, or post-traumatic nerve injuries.

11. Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block

This procedure provides relief for pelvic and abdominal nerve pain associated with conditions like endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or post-surgical pain.

Why Choose The Pain Experts of Arizona?

At The Pain Experts of Arizona, we take a personalized approach to diagnosing and treating nerve pain. Our comprehensive care focuses not only on managing symptoms but also on addressing the underlying condition causing your pain.

What sets us apart?

Expertise: Our team specializes in advanced techniques for nerve pain management, including minimally invasive and regenerative therapies.

Comprehensive Care: We address all aspects of nerve pain, from physical to emotional impacts, to improve your overall quality of life.

Personalized Treatment Plans: Each plan addresses your specific needs, from physical therapy to interventions like nerve blocks or radiofrequency ablation.

Cutting-Edge Treatments: We use the latest medical advancements to deliver effective and long-lasting relief.

Take the First Step Toward Nerve Pain Relief

Nerve pain doesn’t have to control your life. At The Pain Experts of Arizona, we’re here to help you find lasting relief and reclaim your independence. With advanced treatments and personalized care, we’ll work with you to develop a plan that fits your needs and goals.

Contact us today to learn more about our nerve pain and injury treatments and take the first step toward a pain-free future. Together, we’ll help you move forward with confidence and comfort.