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- Knee Injection
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial
- Sprint PNS - Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Facet Rhizotomy
- Facet Joint Injection
- Pain Evaluation & Consultation
- Diagnostic Nerve Block
- Viadisc for Degernerative Disc Disease
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar Sympathetic Block
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Coccyx Block
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial
- Shoulder Injection
- Hip Injection
- Electromyography (EMG)
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Lumbar Sympathetic Block
A Lumbar Sympathetic Block is a minimally invasive injection designed to treat chronic pain in the lower extremities by targeting the sympathetic nervous system. The procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic near the sympathetic nerves located on either side of the lumbar spine in the lower back. These nerves are responsible for involuntary functions like blood flow and temperature regulation, but they can also carry pain signals. By “blocking” these signals, the procedure can reduce pain, improve circulation, and help diagnose whether the sympathetic nervous system is the primary driver of conditions such as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), peripheral vascular disease, or phantom limb pain. The injection is typically performed under X-ray or ultrasound guidance to ensure precision, providing both immediate diagnostic information and potential long-term therapeutic relief.
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Video Presentation
If you’re struggling with chronic leg pain, burning sensations, or poor circulation that traditional treatments haven’t reached, a Lumbar Sympathetic Block might be the breakthrough you need. In this video, we’ll take a look at how this targeted injection works to ‘quiet’ overactive pain signals and improve blood flow to your lower extremities. From the diagnostic benefits to the long-term relief it can provide for conditions like CRPS, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about this minimally invasive procedure. Let’s get started.
General Ask
Where is the clinic located?
Does the clinic accept my insurance?
Your full name and date of birth
The name of your insurance company
Your member ID (usually found on your insurance card)
Once we have this information, our support team can verify your benefits and let you know what kind of support is available.
Do you take walk-ins?
The Referral Process: Without a current, valid referral on file, your insurance company will likely deny coverage for the visit. We must have that referral documentation before your appointment is scheduled to ensure your visit is covered.
What to do next: Please call your PCP and request they send a referral to our clinic first. Once we receive and process the referral, we will contact you immediately to schedule your appointment.
