Persistent nerve pain, also known as neuropathic pain, can be debilitating. It often arises from damaged or irritated nerves and may be caused by conditions such as diabetes, herniated discs, cancer, or post-surgical nerve injury. Patients describe this pain as burning, shooting, or electric-like, and it may severely limit daily activities. At Neurology and Pain Management Clinic (NPMC), Dr. Gautam Arora (MBBS, MD, DM) offers advanced solutions like nerve blocks and neurolysis to manage this challenging type of pain.
What Are Nerve Blocks?
Nerve blocks are targeted injections used to interrupt pain signals travelling through specific nerves. These injections typically contain a local anaesthetic and sometimes a steroid to reduce inflammation. The goal is to “turn off” the pain temporarily, allowing the patient to experience relief and improved function.
Nerve blocks can be both diagnostic and therapeutic:
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Diagnostic blocks help pinpoint the exact nerve responsible for pain.
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Therapeutic blocks are used to treat pain by reducing nerve activity and inflammation.
Commonly treated conditions with nerve blocks include trigeminal neuralgia, sciatica, and cervical radiculopathy.
What Is Neurolysis?
Neurolysis is a more advanced procedure used when nerve blocks provide only short-term relief. It involves the deliberate destruction or disruption of part of a nerve to block chronic pain signals more permanently. This can be done chemically (using alcohol or phenol) or physically (via radiofrequency ablation).
Neurolysis is especially beneficial for:
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Cancer-related pain
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Chronic back or neck pain
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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
By targeting the affected nerve directly, neurolysis can offer longer-lasting relief, often for months at a time.
Why Choose NPMC?
Under the expert guidance of Dr. Gautam Arora, NPMC provides a personalised, evidence-based approach to pain management. Both nerve blocks and neurolysis are performed with precision, often under imaging guidance such as ultrasound or fluoroscopy, to ensure safety and accuracy.
If you’ve been struggling with chronic nerve pain that doesn’t respond to medications or therapy, these advanced interventional treatments may be your path to lasting relief.
Book a consultation today at NPMC and let Dr. Gautam Arora help you regain control over your life, without the burden of constant nerve pain.