Interventional Pain Management: Injections, Nerve Blocks, and More

Interventional Pain Management: Injections, Nerve Blocks, and More

By Dr. Neha Chaudhary, Consultant – Pain Clinic, Moolchand Hospital

Introduction

For many people, traditional pain treatments like medications and physiotherapy are not enough. That’s where interventional pain management steps in. This advanced, minimally invasive approach directly targets the source of pain to provide effective and lasting relief.

At Moolchand Hospital, Delhi — one of the top hospitals in Delhi — our pain specialists use cutting-edge technology and evidence-based techniques to ensure patients receive compassionate, ethical, and personalized care.

What Is Interventional Pain Management?

Interventional pain management is a specialized branch of medicine focused on diagnosing and treating chronic pain through targeted, image-guided procedures such as injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablation.

These treatments aim to reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life — all without major surgery.

Conditions Treated with Interventional Pain Techniques

• Chronic back and neck pain

• Herniated discs and sciatica

• Arthritis and joint pain

• Cancer-related pain

• Nerve pain (neuropathy)

• Post-surgical or post-traumatic pain

Learn more about our Orthopaedics and Spine Services and Neurology Department, where multidisciplinary teams manage the root causes of pain effectively.

Common Interventional Pain Procedures

1. Epidural Steroid Injections
Delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly to the affected spinal area for relief from herniated discs, sciatica, or spinal stenosis.

2. Facet Joint Injections
Targets inflamed spinal joints often affected by arthritis or degenerative changes.

3. Nerve Blocks
Blocks pain signals from specific nerves to the brain, offering significant pain relief.

4. Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Uses controlled heat to deactivate pain-causing nerves for long-term relief.

5. Trigger Point Injections
Treats painful muscle knots and spasms that cause localized or referred pain.

6. Intrathecal Pumps & Spinal Cord Stimulators
Advanced devices that deliver medicine or electrical impulses directly to the spinal cord for severe, persistent pain.

Benefits of Interventional Pain Management

• Minimally invasive and safe

• Quick recovery and early return to activity

• Reduces dependence on painkillers

• Provides targeted, long-lasting pain relief

• Improves mobility and daily functioning

To explore complementary therapies, visit our Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Services.

When to Consider Interventional Pain Management

You may benefit from these procedures if:

• Pain persists despite medication and physiotherapy

• You wish to avoid or delay major surgery

• Pain interferes with work, sleep, or mobility

Our specialists perform a thorough health check-up to determine whether you’re a suitable candidate for interventional procedures.

The Bottom Line

Interventional pain management offers hope to those living with chronic pain. By addressing pain at its source, these procedures help restore movement, independence, and quality of life.

At Moolchand, Dr. Neha Chaudhary provides advanced, ethical, and compassionate interventional care to help patients return to an active, pain-free life.