Pain Therapy Injections: Platelet-Rich Plasma
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a form of regenerative medicine that, when injected into a muscle or joint, can decrease pain and inflammation and promote healing. Various injections have been used over the years to treat musculoskeletal pain and inflammation. PRP is unique because it uses components of the individual’s blood to promote cellular regeneration. PRP […]
Pain Therapy Injections: Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a form of pain therapy injection. It is a medical procedure that interrupts pain impulses in targeted nerves along the spine to relieve intractable pain. The technique uses radiofrequency currents to generate thermal energy to destroy the nerve tissue responsible for the transmission of pain signals. How does Radiofrequency Ablation work? […]
Pain Therapy Injections: Trigger Point Injections
Myofascial trigger points are “knots” located in taut bands of skeletal muscle and the connective tissue that surrounds them. They can develop due to acute trauma or repeated micro-trauma placing stress on the muscle fibers. These trigger points cause pain, stiffness, decreased range of motion, and referred pain upon palpation. Trigger point injections, a form […]
Pain Therapy Injections: Facet Joint Injections
Facet joint injections are a form of pain therapy injection used to diagnose and treat facet joint pain. These injections are similar to epidural steroid injections, but target the facet joints, the synovial joints formed by the articular processes between each vertebra in the spine. Conservative treatments, such as medication, physical therapy, and behavioral modifications […]
Pain Therapy Injections: Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidural steroid injections are a form of pain therapy injection that have been used to relieve pain since the early 1950s. They are a nonsurgical treatment for lower back pain that radiates to the legs or neck pain that radiates to the arms. How do Epidural Steroid Injections work? When corticosteroid injections are administered into […]
Pain Therapy Injections: Corticosteroid Injections
Corticosteroid injections are a widely used treatment option for managing pain and inflammation, particularly in conditions affecting the joints and soft tissues. Various injections have been used over the years to treat musculoskeletal pain and inflammation. Corticosteroid injections use synthetic versions of hormones produced in the body to decrease inflammation and pain. How do Corticosteroid […]
Pain Therapy Injections: Summary and Comparison
In this blog, we provide an overview of the most common injection therapies used to manage musculoskeletal pain, explaining how each method works, its benefits, risks, and the specific conditions it treats. For a deeper dive into any particular therapy, click on the titles below to explore each treatment in its own dedicated blog. Muscle […]