A new study finds that ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) is more effective than stellate ganglion block (SGB) for treating chronic upper arm pain, providing better pain relief and ...

Medicare may cover epidural steroid injections for pain management when the pain is severe, caused by specific conditions, and lasts over 4 weeks despite other treatment. An epidural steroid injection ...

Lidocaine injections into the greater occipital nerve relieve severe, refractory migraine attacks in children, results of a randomized controlled trial show. Investigators found children receiving ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

Nerve blocks are now recommended to treat migraine pain in the ER The block halts pain signals from traveling along the occipital nerves at the base of the skull The new guidelines recommend against ...