Ultrasound Guided Injections
We use Ultrasound when needed to help guide the injections precisely where it is most effective. Ultrasound use is safe, quick and accurate.
Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA)
Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) is an intervention directed at nerves to help reduce pain signal transmission to the brain. We apply RFA to peripheral nerves when appropriate. The treatment is ultrasound guided and requires minimal to no downtime. Please talk to SWOPI physician to see if RFA is appropriate for your condition.
Intravenous Infusions
Intravenous infusions can help with the following conditions (although success rate is variable):
- Chronic neuropathic (nerve) pain syndromes
- Trigeminal neuralgia.
- Post herpetic neuralgia
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Chronic pain with central sensitization
- Chronic migraine
- Fibromyalgia
Botox Injections
Botulinum toxin therapy, i.e. Botox injection has been used in the field of chronic pain management for over two decades. The mechanism (s) by which this medication relieves chronic pain are still under research. Botox may help ease pain by relaxing surrounding muscles and increasing blood flow to underlying tissues, thus promoting healing and relieving nerve compression, It may act as an anti-inflammatory agent in a unique way and it may have intrinsic analgesic properties of its own.
Conditions in which Botox injections may be considered:
- Migraines
- Daily headaches
- Facial pain
- Myofascial pai
- Piriformis syndrome
Joint Injections
Steroid (cortisone) injections and viscous supplement injections are routinely performed at SWOPI