Nerve Block and Regenerative Injections

Targeted Relief for Nerve Pain and Neuropathy

What Are Nerve Blocks?

Nerve block injections involve delivering medication or regenerative compounds directly around a specific nerve to interrupt pain signals and reduce inflammation. At Johnson Medical Center, we use these targeted injections to treat:

  • Chronic nerve-related pain
  • Occipital neuralgia and migraine
  • Neuropathy affecting the hands, feet, and limbs
  • Nerve entrapments and inflammatory conditions

Nerve blocks are used both diagnostically and therapeutically, helping confirm the source of pain while also providing lasting relief.

Our Technique: Accuracy Matters

At Johnson Medical Center, when appropriate, we perform ultrasound-guided nerve block and regenerative injections, which allow us to visualize the nerve and surrounding structures in real time. This precision is especially important for:

  • Maximizing pain relief
  • Minimizing risk of nerve damage or misplaced injections
  • Enhancing the delivery of regenerative biologics like stem cells or PRP
  • Treating nerves that are deep or surrounded by sensitive tissues

Many conventional practices still use landmark-based (blind) techniques, but studies show that ultrasound guidance improves accuracy and clinical outcomes in both pain and neuropathy management¹.

Occipital Neuralgia: A Focus Area

Occipital neuralgia is a chronic condition caused by irritation or compression of the occipital nerves in the upper neck and back of the head. Symptoms include:

  • Sharp or electric-shock-like pain at the base of the skull
  • Pain radiating over the scalp, sometimes into the eye
  • Trigger points behind the ear or in the neck

We’ve seen excellent results using occipital nerve blocks to relieve these symptoms. When combined with regenerative or supportive treatments, these injections often break the pain cycle and allow for long-term healing².

Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Neuropathy

Nerve block injections are also part of our regenerative treatment plans for patients with peripheral neuropathy—especially in the hands and feet. Targeting nerves like the:

  • Tibial and peroneal nerves (for foot neuropathy)
  • Radial, ulnar, or median nerves (for hand or forearm neuropathy)
  • Femoral and sciatic nerves (for leg neuropathy)

By reducing inflammation and delivering regenerative stem cells or PRP around damaged nerve tissue, we can stimulate nerve repair and restore function³.

Types of Nerve Blocks and Regenerative Injections We Perform

  • Occipital nerve blocks
  • Trigeminal nerve blocks
  • Suboccipital region injections
  • Peripheral motor/sensory nerve blocks (radial, ulnar, median, sciatic, tibial)
  • Carpal tunnel and tarsal tunnel blocks
  • Nerve blocks for shingles or post-herpetic neuralgia
  • Diagnostic blocks for unexplained regional pain

Each injection is carefully selected and delivered based on your diagnosis, response to prior care, and overall treatment plan.

What’s in the Injection?

  • Lidocaine or Marcaine (for numbing and diagnostic testing)
  • Regenerative biologics: stem cells, PRP, Wharton’s Jelly, A2M
  • Anti-inflammatory ozone or nutritional support
  • Medications are customized to your needs and goals

What to Expect

  • Procedure is done in-office, typically in 15–30 minutes
  • Minimal discomfort—many patients feel immediate relief
  • No sedation or downtime needed
  • Follow-up therapy may include laser, rehab, or continued regenerative injections

Sources

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8413849/
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8825280/
  3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33179187/
  4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7512177/

 


Johnson Medical Center is fully committed to complying with all Florida state and FDA regulations. Our MSC therapies are offered under approved protocols to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.

Before treatment, our patients receive detailed information about the investigational nature of MSC therapies, including potential risks and benefits, as required by Florida law. We are committed to ensuring you make an informed decision about your care.

Our umbilical cord-derived MSC therapies are processed in facilities that comply with FDA’s current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Florida state regulations, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.

THIS NOTICE MUST BE PROVIDED TO YOU UNDER FLORIDA LAW. This physician performs one or more regenerative and/or stem cell therapies that have not yet been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. You are encouraged to consult with your primary care provider before undergoing any stem cell therapy.