The Pain Medicine Group in Oviedo and Sarasota, Florida, offers a range of treatments to help patients with pain. These treatments are tailored to the specific needs of each patient and are designed to provide relief from chronic pain. Here are some of the treatments that the Pain Medicine Group uses:
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Steroid injections for hip and knee pain: Steroid injections are a common treatment for hip and knee pain. They work by reducing inflammation in the joint, which can help to relieve pain and improve mobility. The Pain Medicine Group uses steroid injections to treat a variety of conditions, including arthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis.
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Botox injections for migraine headaches: Botox injections are a popular treatment for migraine headaches. They work by blocking the release of chemicals that cause pain and inflammation in the brain. The Pain Medicine Group uses Botox injections to treat chronic migraines in adults who experience headaches on most days of the month.
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Epidural Steroid Injections: Epidural steroid injections are a type of injection that is used to treat chronic neck and back pain. They work by reducing inflammation in the spinal nerves, which can help to relieve pain and improve mobility. The Pain Medicine Group uses epidural steroid injections to treat a variety of conditions, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and sciatica.
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Medial Branch Blocks for chronic neck and back pain: Medial branch blocks are a type of injection that is used to diagnose and treat chronic neck and back pain. They work by blocking the nerves that transmit pain signals from the facet joints in the spine. The Pain Medicine Group uses medial branch blocks to treat a variety of conditions, including facet joint pain, arthritis, and degenerative disc disease.
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Occipital Nerve Blocks: Occipital nerve blocks are a type of injection that is used to treat chronic headaches and migraines. They work by blocking the nerves that transmit pain signals from the occipital region of the head. The Pain Medicine Group uses occipital nerve blocks to treat a variety of conditions, including occipital neuralgia and chronic migraines.
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Radiofrequency Ablation for chronic neck and back pain: Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that is used to treat chronic neck and back pain. It works by using heat to destroy the nerves that transmit pain signals from the facet joints in the spine. The Pain Medicine Group uses radiofrequency ablation to treat a variety of conditions, including facet joint pain, arthritis, and degenerative disc disease.
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Sacroiliac Joint Injections: Sacroiliac joint injections are a type of injection that is used to treat chronic lower back pain. They work by reducing inflammation in the sacroiliac joint, which can help to relieve pain and improve mobility. The Pain Medicine Group uses sacroiliac joint injections to treat a variety of conditions, including sacroiliitis and sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
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Trigger Point Injections: Trigger point injections are a type of injection that is used to treat chronic muscle pain. They work by injecting a local anesthetic into the trigger point, which can help to relieve pain and improve mobility. The Pain Medicine Group uses trigger point injections to treat a variety of conditions, including fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, and tension headaches.
Please note that these treatments are not suitable for everyone, and the Pain Medicine Group will work with each patient to determine the best course of treatment for their individual needs.
