Nerve blocks may not last long enough for some procedures.

Find out when a nerve block can help ease back pain.

If a nerve block alone is done, you may be awake.

I'm now talking about having a nerve block to stop the pain.

Nerve blocks can be used, in some cases, to avoid surgery.

Nerve blocks are most often used for procedures on the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face.

Another nerve block must be performed if skin sensation has not been lost.

Learn more about nerve blocks and how they're used.

Diagnostic nerve blocks are used to determine sources of pain.

Nerve blocks are used to diagnose the causes of pain.