A facet block is an injection of a local anesthetic and a steroid medication directly into a spinal facet joint.
An epidural injection places anti-inflammatory medicine into the epidural space to decrease inflammation of the nerve roots
A selective nerve root block provides important information to physicians but is not a primary treatment. It serves to prove which nerve is causing pain by placing temporary numbing medicine over the nerve root of concern.
A medial branch block is an injection that is placed outside the joint space near the nerve (medial branch) that serves the joint.
A trigger point injection is inserted into muscle insertion and/or muscle knot aka "Trigger Point"
A Bursal injection is done by inserting a thin needle into your bursa and then injecting a mixture of anesthetic and steroid.
An Intra-articular joint injection is a treatment that allows for steroid medication to be directly injected into the joint space. Steroids typically help reduce inflammation which in turn reduces pain.
PRP injections are done by using the patient’s own blood to separate platelets in a centrifuge. The platelets are then re-injected into the injured area, releasing growth factors that promote natural tissue healing.