Identifying the source of pain generation is often complex. A variety of procedures, including neural blocks, can aid in diagnosis. Having successfully identified the source of pain, the physician can then use this information to make the most appropriate choice of treatment.

Some examples of possible procedures are listed below. For more information on a procedure, click on the procedure name:

Epidural Steroid Injection
Selective Nerve Root Block
Facet Joint Injection
Lumbar Sympathetic Block
Stellate Ganglion Block