CMI Treatments
Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Injections
- Sciatic, Femoral, Obturator, Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric, Genitofemoral, Lateral Femoral Cutaneous, Suprascapular Nerve Blocks: Provide focused relief in the legs, hips, groin, or shoulder regions.
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block: Reduces chronic headaches or migraines from the back of the head.
- Intercostal Nerve Block: Treats pain in the ribs, often from injury or surgery.
- Stellate Ganglion Block: Used to relieve chronic pain or PTSD-related symptoms in the head, neck, chest, or upper limbs.
- Saphenous Nerve Block: Targets knee and inner leg pain, especially post-surgery.
F.A.Q.
CMI on West Broadway in Vancouver offers image-guided peripheral nerve block injections for a range of nerve pain conditions. A physician referral is required. Contact CMI to confirm your diagnosis is appropriate for nerve block treatment.
Nerve block injections at CMI treat localized nerve pain conditions including occipital neuralgia, intercostal neuralgia, meralgia paresthetica, and C2-C3 facet joint pain. They serve both a diagnostic purpose (confirming the pain source) and a therapeutic one (providing lasting relief).
A nerve block uses medication to temporarily reduce nerve activity and is shorter-lasting. A neck ablation (radiofrequency ablation) uses controlled heat to disrupt the nerve for a longer period. A nerve block is typically performed first to confirm the nerve is the pain source before considering ablation.
A diagnostic nerve block using local anesthetic may provide hours of relief. A therapeutic nerve block with corticosteroid can provide relief lasting several weeks to months. Duration varies based on the nerve targeted, the medication used, and the individual patient.
Yes, CMI requires a physician referral before booking peripheral nerve block injections. Your physician should include your diagnosis, relevant imaging, and prior treatment history. Once received, our team will reach out to schedule your appointment.
