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An Encinitas, CA, doctor addresses common concerns about nerve block injections

An Encinitas, CA Area, Doctor Addresses Common Concerns About Nerve Block Injections

Patients who suffer from severe and constant pain are often always looking for a treatment that will stop the pain and let them get back to living their life. There are many types of pain management, including medication, physical therapy, surgery, and steroid and nerve block injections. However, knowing where to start can be overwhelming, and patients often have many questions. Dr. Peter Lloyd of Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas, CA, helps his patients understand their options. For those interested in nerve block injection treatments, he addresses some common questions and concerns. Don’t be afraid of the needle. … Continue reading

Get back your life with nonsurgical nerve block injection therapy for back pain in Encinitas, CA

Nerve Block Injection for Back Pain at Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas CA Area

The Mayo Clinic reports one of every four Americans has experienced back pain in the last three months. During a lifetime, 80% of us will reportedly experience what is quite literally a pain in the back. That pain, though, can present as discomfort and weakness in the legs and radiate to other parts of the body, including the arms. Since there are so many causes of back pain, from stains and disc ruptures to arthritis and bony abnormalities, it is important to turn to a specialist in joint, muscular, and skeletal conditions. Depending on your diagnosis, nerve block injection for … Continue reading

Nerve block for back and leg pain provides effective, immediate relief from Encinitas, CA specialist

Nerve Block for Back and Leg Pain in Encinitas Area

The American College of Rheumatology reports around 80 percent of people worldwide will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Frequently, that pain radiates from the spine to the buttocks and legs, a condition known as sciatica. Most cases of back pain are caused by mechanical problems, such as overuse, and by gradual age-related changes. As a specialist in rheumatic diseases affecting the muscles, joints, bones, and tendons, Dr. Peter Lloyd is equipped to treat the many conditions that produce back and leg pain. Dr. Lloyd’s integrative approach may include injection of a nerve block for back and … Continue reading

Encinitas CA patients experience fast pain relief and other benefits with nonsurgical nerve block injections

Nerve Block Injections Benefits in Encinitas CA area

Patients get relief from back, leg, arm, neck, and facial pain without surgery, and sometimes in a single treatment session. The Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center discusses nerve block injections and their benefits for Encinitas, CA area patients, when safely and precisely administered by Board-certified Rheumatologist Dr. Peter Lloyd. Block the pain Nerve blocks are medications such as a local anesthetic like lidocaine, and/or an anti-inflammatory drugs or steroids. When anesthetic is injected close to a target nerve or group of nerves, pain may be reduced. In turn, injections effectively “block” the pain signals that are sent from the nerve … Continue reading


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