Nerve Pain

Understanding Nerve Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Nerve pain, also known as neuropathic pain, is a complex and often debilitating condition that arises from damage or dysfunction of the nervous system. Unlike regular pain caused by physical injury, nerve pain occurs due to abnormalities within the nerves themselves. This type of pain can be sharp, burning, tingling, or shooting, and it may be constant or come and go unpredictably. Let's delve into the causes, symptoms, and available treatments for nerve pain.

Symptoms Of Nerve Pain

Burning Sensation: Patients often describe a burning or scalding feeling in the affected area.
Electric Shock-like Sensations: Some experience sudden, sharp jolts of pain resembling an electric shock.
Numbness or Tingling: Nerve damage can lead to numbness, tingling, or pins-and-needles sensation.
Increased Sensitivity: Affected areas may become hypersensitive to touch or temperature changes.
Radiating Pain: The pain can radiate from the source to other areas of the body.
Muscle Weakness: In some cases, nerve pain can cause muscle weakness or paralysis.

Nerve pain can result from various underlying conditions, including:

Peripheral Neuropathy

This is one of the most common causes of nerve pain, characterized by damage to peripheral nerves, often due to diabetes, infections, toxins, or injuries.

Nerve Compression

Pressure on a nerve, such as in carpal tunnel syndrome, can lead to nerve pain and discomfort.

Nerve Injuries

Accidents or trauma that injure nerves can trigger persistent nerve pain.

Nerve Entrapment

Sometimes, nerves can get trapped or pinched, causing chronic pain.

Shingles

The viral infection responsible for shingles can cause intense nerve pain along the affected nerve pathway.

Multiple Sclerosis

This autoimmune disorder can damage nerves, leading to neuropathic pain.

Spinal Cord Injury

Injuries to the spinal cord can result in long-lasting nerve pain.

Treatment Options For Nerve Pain

Nerve Blocks

Injection of anesthetic agents can temporarily block nerve signals and provide relief.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

PRP therapy is a groundbreaking regenerative treatment that utilizes the healing properties of your blood platelets to accelerate tissue repair. We draw a small sample of your blood, concentrate the platelets, and inject the PRP directly into the affected joint. This process promotes cell regeneration, reduces inflammation, and improves joint function.

Lifestyle Modifications

We believe that a holistic approach to joint pain management is essential for lasting results. Our team will provide you with guidance on lifestyle modifications, exercise routines, and nutritional support to optimize your joint health and overall well-being.

Physical Therapy

Complementing our regenerative treatments, we offer personalized physical therapy programs to strengthen the muscles around the affected joint, improve flexibility, and enhance overall joint stability. Physical therapy plays a vital role in the long-term success of joint pain management.

Regenerative Treatments

is another advanced regenerative approach that harnesses the power of your body's own ability to promote healing.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

TENS units deliver electrical impulses to reduce nerve pain perception.

Satisfied Patients

For Almost 40 Years

Dr. Stauss has been the best. He always makes me feel like a person and not a patient. He knows what he is doing and is always willing to listen to issues and answer questions I have. I have seen many doctors for my pain and none of them have been as helpful as him and his staff.
Dr. Stauss is kind, compassionate, and truly cares about his patients. I have been a patient for a while, and he does everything he can to manage my pain and make sure I am comfortable. I highly recommend Dr. Stauss and Advanced Pain Management.
Dr Stauss is the most compassionate doctor I have had in this 16 yr journey of chronic back pain . He takes the time to listen to you and helps you decide what treatment will help give you back your life with less pain. He is amazing. I have 75 % pain relief. I never thought I would have a life with minimal pain again.
The thought of never being able to work again let alone participate in physical activity was depressing. Dr. Stauss went over the available options and with his help I selected an intrathecal pain pump. I can tell you it changed my life. It enabled me to continue working and participate in some physical activities! I can't thank Dr. Stauss and his physician assistant P.A. Greg Cavanaugh enough. They have bought me 10 yrs. of relative normalcy. I would highly recommend both of them. Thank you to both and the team at Advanced Pain Management