Interventional Pain Management in New Jersey

What Are Interventional Pain Procedures?

Interventional pain procedures use carefully placed injections, blocks, or radiofrequency treatment to evaluate or treat a suspected pain source. Common examples include epidural steroid injections for nerve irritation, facet and medial branch blocks for spinal joint pain, sacroiliac joint injections, and radiofrequency ablation when diagnostic blocks support that pathway. The goal is to reduce pain enough to improve movement, function, and participation in rehabilitation.

Why Image Guidance?

Fluoroscopy and ultrasound help the clinician see anatomy during selected procedures. Image guidance supports accurate placement, procedural planning, and safer decision-making for injections near joints, nerves, or the epidural space.

Common Procedures

PPSI performs cervical and lumbar epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, medial branch blocks, sacroiliac joint injections, selected diagnostic blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and ultrasound-guided joint or soft-tissue injections. The recommended procedure depends on your diagnosis, exam, imaging, prior care, and response to treatment.

Risks and Safety

Every procedure has possible risks, including bleeding, infection, allergic reaction, temporary soreness, or nerve irritation. PPSI reviews your medications, medical history, and procedure instructions beforehand, including blood thinner precautions when relevant. Most procedures are outpatient, and your team will explain what to do before and after your visit.

How This Fits With Your Overall Care

Interventional procedures are one part of a complete pain management plan. They are often considered when conservative care has not provided enough relief, when symptoms limit therapy, or when a diagnostic block may clarify the pain source. PPSI coordinates procedures with physical therapy, chiropractic care, medication management, imaging review, and spine or orthopedic consultation when appropriate.