Thoracic Spinal Nerve Analgesia

Radicular thoracic syndrome, also known as intercostal neuralgia, is an uncommon spinal disorder. It is characterized by a girdle-shaped pattern of pain with possibly mild accompanying abnormality of algesia. Foraminal narrowing, spinal canal stenosis, disc herniation, bulging discs and bone spurs, among others, may cause irritation or inflammation of the nerves as they leave the […]

Thoracic Facet Infiltration

The thoracic facet joints or zygapophyseal joints provide support, stability and mobility to the thoracic vertebrae, especially on extending, bending and rotation of the middle back. Similar to other joints in the body, these joints are vulnerable to inflammation and degeneration. Thoracic facet joint disorders can cause significant back pain and other symptoms if left […]

Costotransverse Joint Block

Costovertebral and costotransverse joints are the small joints where the ribs articulate with the spine in the upper back. These joints provide stability to the upper back and chest wall. Rib dysfunction syndromes may lead to pain between the ribs, upper back pain and discomfort. These conditions can be treated by inactivating nociceptors in the […]

Thoracic Trigger Point Infiltration

Muscle strains in the middle back caused by damage to the muscles are the most common sources of upper back pain. Myofascial pain refers to pain caused by muscular irritation. Trigger points are small knots that form in muscles, which are very sensitive to touch or pressure. Predilection sites comprise the muscle insertions of the […]

Cervical Spinal Nerve Analgesia

Neck pain and cervicobrachialgia are very common conditions. In fact, most individuals will experience neck pain at least once in their life. Cervicobrachialgia is the pain radiating from the cervical region into the upper limb, in the area supplied by the affected spinal nerve root. Foraminal narrowing, spinal canal stenosis or cervical disc herniation, among […]

Cervical Facet Infiltration

The cervical facet joints or zygapophyseal joints provide support, stability and mobility to the cervical vertebrae, especially on extending, bending and rotation of the neck area. Similar to other joints in the body, these joints are vulnerable to inflammation and degeneration. Cervical facet joint disorders are some of the most common of all the recurrent, […]

Cervical Trigger Point Infiltration

Overuse or disuse of certain neck muscles may result in muscle fatigue or weakness leading to neck pain and discomfort. Trigger points are small knots that form in muscles, which are very sensitive to touch or pressure. Predilection sites comprise the muscle insertions of the trapezius. Painful tense muscles can be relieved by infiltration of […]

Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection

Neck pain and cervicobrachialgia are very common conditions. In fact, most individuals will experience neck pain at least once in their life. Cervicobrachialgia is the pain radiating from the cervical region into the upper limb, in the area supplied by the affected spinal nerve root. Foraminal narrowing, spinal canal stenosis or cervical disc herniation, among […]

Cervical Medial Branch Nerve Blocks

The facet joints or zygapophyseal joints are a set of joints between the articular processes of two adjacent vertebrae. The cervical facet joints provide support, stability and mobility to the cervical vertebrae, especially on extending, bending and rotation of the neck area. Similar to other joints in the body, these joints are vulnerable to inflammation […]

Cervical Medial Branch Thermal Radiofrequency Neurotomy

The facet joints or zygapophyseal joints are a set of joints between the articular processes of two adjacent vertebrae. The cervical facet joints provide support, stability and mobility to the cervical vertebrae, especially on extending, bending and rotation of the neck area. Similar to other joints in the body, these joints are vulnerable to inflammation […]