Minimally Invasive Procedures for Chronic Pain

There are also minimally invasive procedures specifically meant to relieve chronic pain. These include:

  • Trigger point injections. In this procedure, medicine is injected into the “trigger point” or knot in the muscle to deactivate the knot and free up affected nerves.

  • Lumbar epidural injections. In this procedure, steroid or platelet-rich plasma is injected into the epidural space to relieve back pain.

  • Facet joint injections. In this procedure, medicine is injected into the facet joint, which is the part of the spine that allows us to move and twist.

  • Sacroiliac joint injections. In this procedure, pain-relieving medication is injected into the sacroiliac joints, which are located near the pelvis.

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