Nerve Pain Treatment in Philadelphia
Nerve Pain is often caused by entrapment or impingement of a nerve. The resulting pain can cause burning, tingling, numbness, throbbing, pulsing, or sensations of running water.
Common Types of Peripheral Entrapment Neuropathy that cause Nerve Pain
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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
compression of the median nerve due to restrictions in the wrist. This leads to symptoms of numbness, tingling, and pain, most commonly in the first 3 fingers of the hand -
CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
involves pressure on the ulnar nerve, which runs from your neck to your hand. In cubital tunnel syndrome, this nerve is compressed or irritated as it passes under a ligament at the elbow. Symptoms include numbness and tingling in the ring and small fingers as well as pain radiating down your arm to your shoulder or hand -
SCIATICA
The irritation of the sciatic nerve, which starts in your lower back and runs through your hips and buttocks into each leg. Entrapment or impingement of your sciatic nerve can cause pain, numbness and tingling in your leg. You may also have difficulty moving or feeling your foot
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THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME
often occurs in people who engage in overhead activities but can result from tightness in the neck and shoulders. Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when the blood vessels and nerves that run from your neck through your armpit to supply your arm are compressed as they pass through a small space in your upper chest. This can cause pain, numbness or tingling in the ring and small fingers as well as pain radiating into your hand, shoulder blade, and neck. . It can also lead to weakness of certain hand muscles, drops in blood pressure, irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias, and other symptoms
Peripheral Entrapment Neuropathy
When nerves become compressed or irritated, it can cause nerve pain, commonly located in the neck, shoulder, arm, legs, and/or hand. This type of compression is called peripheral entrapment neuropathy which is common in people who use computers for extended periods of time, especially if they sit with poor posture or cannot adjust their wrist position.
How is Peripheral Entrapment Neuropathy diagnosed?
If you have nerve pain, your doctor will review your symptoms and medical history, and perform a thorough examination of orthopedic testing and ultrasound diagnostics to determine if you have peripheral nerve entrapment.
How is Peripheral Entrapment Neuropathy treated?
NERVE HYDRODISSECTION – the entrapped nerve is located under ultrasound guidance. The area around the nerve is then flushed with an aqueous solution such as
- D5W – a 5% dextrose solution in sterile water
- Procaine – an anesthetic that can reset the action potential of an inflamed nerve
- Prolozone – a mixture of procaine, b vitamins, D5W, and ozone
- PRP or PPP – platelet rich plasma and/or platelet poor plasma
ACUPUNCTURE – specific muscle and fascia that are entrapping the nerve are targeted with fine acupuncture needles and released with gentle frequency specific microcurrent
How do I get started treating my nerve pain?
If you have nerve pain, you will begin with a diagnostic appointment with Dr. Matta where he will do a one-hour assessment of your nerve pain before prescribing a treatment plan. While everyone is different, a typical treatment plan will involve 4-8 sessions using nerve hydrodissection and acupuncture. Some need more, while others may need less.
Give us a call to schedule your initial consultation and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
QUICK FACTS
- TREATMENT
Ultrasound-guided Perineural Hydrodissection and Acupuncture
- TIME
45-60 minutes
- FREQUENCY
Once weekly injections until symptoms improve (usually 4-8)
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