Injections & Blocks Specialist

Have neuropathic pain from an injury or condition?

Men and women who have neuropathic pain from injuries or conditions like multiple sclerosis can visit Dr. Baumgartner, MD of the HTx for relief. He can manage moderate to severe pain for patients in the Houston area with injections and blocks. Using these treatments, he gives people of all ages the ability to carry out everyday activities without pain.

What is Pain Management Injection Therapy?

Pain management injection therapy involves delivering medication directly to the source of pain. This method is used to treat conditions like arthritis, sciatica, and chronic back pain. Injections can provide immediate relief and reduce inflammation, helping patients avoid the need for surgery.

Precise Injections and Blocks for Effective Pain Relief

Targeted therapies tailored to reduce discomfort, restore function, and improve your quality of life.

What injections does a physician use for neuropathic pain?

Dr. Baumgartner injects a medication to reduce acute or chronic pain and inflammation near the area of your nerve pain. It’s an effective method because it delivers the medication directly to the location of the pain, providing quicker pain relief than other delivery methods. Depending on the location and type of pain, Dr. Baumgartner may administer one of three main types of injections: steroid, anesthetic, or opioid. Steroid injections decrease inflammation and irritation of the affected nerve or nerves. Local anesthetics, on the other hand, reduce pain by blocking sensations in a specific area. Opioid injections offer temporary relief by sending medication to the brain that alters how your body responds to the pain.

Advanced Pain Management with Injection and Block Therapies

When Dr. Baumgartner uses a nerve block for your nerve-related pain, he injects a medication that reduces inflammation and prevents pain from traveling along the nerve. A nerve block also encourages a damaged nerve to heal. The block consists of an anesthetic, anti-inflammatory drug, or a combination of the two. Since the process of injecting a nerve block requires precision, he often uses medical imaging, such as fluoroscopy or a CT scan, to help him place the needle in the proper location, so you receive the optimal level of pain relief or inflammation reduction. How long a nerve block relieves pain and inflammation depends on the medication. Typically, you receive at least six to eight hours worth of pain relief. However, some nerve blocks last up to 24 hours.