There are several uses for injections in treating musculoskeletal injuries and other conditions:
Diagnosis
Nerve block injections contain a local anesthetic that completely numbs your body in a specific area. Your provider at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics can use a nerve block injection to determine the pain source in your spine.
Treatment
Anesthetics and drugs such as corticosteroids are a valuable treatment option for many forms of back and neck pain, joint pain, and other conditions like neuropathic pain.
Injections aren’t typically one of the first options for treating orthopedic conditions. Your provider is likely to recommend conservative approaches such as activity modification, physical therapy, and medication to begin with, as these are safe and often highly effective.
If your condition doesn’t improve after using these methods for several months, injections may be the next step.
