Living with chronic pain can feel like carrying a weight that never lifts. Whether it’s persistent back pain, nerve pain after surgery, migraines, or radiating discomfort from sciatica, chronic pain doesn’t just affect your body—it impacts your mood, your sleep, your relationships, and your overall quality of life.
In a city as vibrant as Atlanta, where every day offers opportunities for movement, connection, and growth, being limited by pain can feel especially isolating. Yet many patients are hesitant to pursue treatment because they believe their only options are strong medications or invasive surgery.
But there’s good news: You don’t have to choose between suffering and surgery.
Conventional approaches like oral medications or physical therapy can be helpful—but for many patients, they fall short. Opioids come with serious risks, and surgical intervention can involve long recovery times, uncertain outcomes, and significant cost. And for patients who aren’t candidates for surgery or simply want to avoid it, that leaves few viable options.
That’s where nerve block injections come in.
We specialize in minimally invasive, drug-free solutions designed to help our patients return to life with less pain and more freedom. Our Atlanta-based team combines advanced medical techniques with a compassionate, whole-person approach—because we believe relief shouldn’t come at the expense of your well-being.
A nerve block injection is a minimally invasive procedure that targets the source of pain at the nerve level. It works by interrupting the transmission of pain signals from a specific nerve or group of nerves to the brain—essentially “blocking” the message before it causes discomfort.
Whether you're dealing with sciatica, arthritis, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), or post-surgical nerve pain, a nerve block can offer precise, lasting relief in the area where you need it most.
During the procedure, a specialized medication is injected near the affected nerve or nerve cluster. These substances may include:
The injection is designed to temporarily disable nerve function in a controlled, targeted way—helping to reset the pain pathway and improve overall mobility.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine in Atlanta, we perform all nerve block procedures under real-time imaging guidance—either ultrasound or fluoroscopy (live X-ray). This ensures that the medication is delivered with pinpoint accuracy, reducing the risk of complications and maximizing therapeutic effectiveness.
Nerve block injections are typically performed right here in our Atlanta clinic as a same-day outpatient procedure:
This quick, convenient approach makes nerve blocks a highly attractive option for people looking to avoid the extended recovery and disruption associated with surgery.
Peripheral nerve blocks focus on individual nerves located outside the spine—typically in the limbs, head, or torso. These are often used for pain in the shoulders, knees, arms, or feet. They’re also helpful in post-operative or post-traumatic pain conditions.
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Peripheral nerve blocks can provide both diagnostic insight and long-lasting relief, especially when combined with physical therapy or regenerative medicine.
This type of nerve block targets the sympathetic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions like blood flow and sweating. Overactivity in these nerves can lead to severe, burning, or radiating pain—commonly seen in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and neuropathic conditions.
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Sympathetic blocks often lead to significant symptom reduction and can improve circulation, function, and limb movement in patients with nerve hypersensitivity.
Facet joints connect the bones of the spine and allow for flexibility and movement. When these joints become inflamed or arthritic—often due to age, injury, or degeneration—they can cause persistent neck or back pain.
Facet nerve blocks involve injecting medication around the medial branch nerves that carry pain signals from the facet joints.
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These blocks are especially useful in both diagnosing spinal joint pain and determining whether you may benefit from longer-lasting treatments like radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
A genicular nerve block targets the small sensory nerves surrounding the knee joint. It’s a game-changing option for patients with chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis or prior injury—especially those who are not ready for, or wish to avoid, knee replacement surgery.
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Genicular blocks are often used diagnostically to determine if radiofrequency ablation (RFA) may provide longer-lasting relief.
The occipital nerves run along the back of the head and can contribute to debilitating headaches or migraine symptoms. An occipital nerve block involves injecting anesthetic and sometimes a corticosteroid near these nerves to reduce inflammation and interrupt pain signals.
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This block can provide immediate and sometimes extended relief for patients who have not responded to oral medications or other therapies.
An epidural nerve block involves the injection of anti-inflammatory medication into the epidural space around the spinal cord. It’s commonly used to treat radiating nerve pain caused by conditions such as herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
Commonly treated symptoms & conditions:
Epidural injections are often part of a non-surgical spine care program, helping patients regain movement and reduce dependence on medications.
Nerve blocks work by directly interrupting the pain signal at its source. This often results in immediate to rapid symptom relief, allowing patients to move more freely and function with less discomfort—sometimes within minutes or hours.
In many cases, nerve blocks include anti-inflammatory medications such as corticosteroids, which help calm irritated nerves and surrounding tissues. This reduction in inflammation supports both short-term comfort and long-term healing.
By decreasing pain and swelling, nerve blocks make it easier for patients to participate in physical therapy or gentle movement, both of which are essential for restoring mobility and preventing stiffness or weakness.
For patients dealing with back pain, knee arthritis, or nerve-related injuries, nerve blocks can serve as a safe, non-invasive alternative to surgery—helping to control symptoms while preserving function without the risks of a surgical procedure.
Nerve block injections are part of Medici’s non-opioid approach to pain management. By providing targeted relief, they reduce or eliminate the need for narcotic pain medications, helping patients avoid the risks of dependence, drowsiness, or other side effects.
Most nerve block procedures are performed in-office and take less than 30 minutes. With no hospital stay, no general anesthesia, and minimal recovery time, patients can return to daily activities much sooner than with surgical options.
Chronic pain doesn’t have to define your days—or limit your future. With today’s advances in interventional medicine, nerve block injections provide a safe, evidence-based way to relieve pain at its source. Backed by clinical results and guided by precision imaging, nerve blocks are helping patients across Atlanta experience real, lasting relief—without surgery or opioid medications.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we’re proud to offer a minimally invasive approach to pain management that prioritizes your safety, comfort, and long-term well-being. Our team believes in treating the whole person—not just the symptoms—and helping you reclaim the life you love.
Reclaim your life with safe, targeted nerve block treatments from the trusted experts at Medici Orthopaedics & Spine. Our Atlanta team is ready to help you take the next step toward meaningful, sustainable pain relief.
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Medici Orthopaedics & Spine – Buckhead PM&R Clinic
3200 Downwood Circle, NW, Suite 520
Atlanta, GA 30327
📞 Call: (770) 872-7549
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