Assessment
Review history, function, prior treatment, and imaging to understand the likely pain source.
Patient Procedures
Patient-friendly information about chronic pain assessment, image-guided procedures, recovery expectations, and when to contact the clinic.
Clinic Approach
A clear path from assessment to targeted care.
Precision Care Centre uses a multidisciplinary approach to identify the source of pain, match treatment to the diagnosis, and support recovery with practical follow-up guidance.
Targeted Treatment
Use image-guided injections, blocks, or ablation when they fit the diagnosis and care plan.
Recovery & Follow-Up
Track response, follow aftercare instructions, and adjust the next step based on results.
Procedure Group
Nerve & Spine Procedures
These pages explain procedures used to diagnose irritated nerves, reduce inflammation, and create a path toward more durable relief.
Ultrasound-Guided Treatment
Nerve Hydrodissection
Useful when a nerve may be irritated, compressed, or tethered by surrounding tissue and a precise non-surgical procedure is being considered.
- Ultrasound-guided for accuracy
- Saline and dextrose injected around the nerve
- Quick recovery with short activity restrictions
Diagnosis And Targeted Relief
Nerve Blocks & Diagnostic Injections
Best for patients who need targeted diagnosis, short-term relief, or a clearer answer about which nerve or joint is driving symptoms.
- Diagnostic and therapeutic uses
- Ultrasound or fluoroscopy guidance
- Pain journal and activity testing matter after some injections
Longer-Lasting Relief
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
A logical next step when diagnostic injections confirm the pain source and longer-lasting relief is being considered.
- Uses targeted heat to disrupt pain signals
- Commonly used for facet and chronic joint pain
- Relief may take weeks to build and months to last
Targeted Spinal Nerve Relief
Epidural Injections
Appropriate when irritated spinal nerves are contributing to arm or leg pain and a targeted or broad epidural approach is being considered.
- Fluoroscopy-guided placement
- Interlaminar, transforaminal, and caudal approaches
- Includes blood thinner and contrast allergy considerations
Procedure Group
Joint & Specialized Care
These treatments address joint pain, sympathetic nerve-related symptoms, and more complex pain conditions that may need advanced options.
Joint Pain And Inflammation
Arthritis Joint Injections
A good fit for patients with knee, shoulder, hip, or other joint pain when inflammation or degenerative change is limiting movement and comfort.
- Ultrasound or fluoroscopy-guided injection
- Steroid, hyaluronic acid, or selected PRP options
- Commonly used for knee, shoulder, and hip pain
Specialized Sympathetic Nerve Block
Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)
A specialized option for selected patients with PTSD-related hyperarousal, CRPS, anxiety, or related symptoms where sympathetic nerve activity may be part of the problem.
- Ultrasound-guided injection near the neck
- Often performed on the right side first
- Includes important off-label and safety discussion
For Complex Pain Conditions
Advanced & Specialized Procedures
Advanced image-guided options for selected chronic or complex pain conditions when standard therapies have not provided enough relief.
- Advanced, minimally invasive interventions
- Image-guided planning and delivery
- Used when standard therapies are insufficient
What Patients Can Expect
What patients can expect across procedures.
Assessment before intervention
Procedures are part of a treatment pathway. History, examination, imaging, and prior response to treatment help determine what is appropriate.
Image-guided precision
Ultrasound or fluoroscopy/X-ray is used where appropriate to improve accuracy, support safety, and target the intended structure.
Clear aftercare instructions
Patients receive guidance about soreness, activity restrictions, medications such as acetaminophen, and when to contact the clinic.
Follow-up matters
Response to treatment helps shape the next step. In some cases, short-term relief from a diagnostic injection is a critical part of the diagnosis.
Safety
Symptoms that need prompt medical attention.
Procedure-specific aftercare may vary. Contact the clinic or seek urgent care if you develop concerning symptoms after an injection or procedure.
- Increasing redness, swelling, or warmth
- Fever or chills
- Severe or worsening pain
- New or worsening weakness
- Loss of bowel or bladder control after spinal procedures
Book Or Ask Questions
Need help finding the right page or the right next step?
Start with the assessment page if the pain source is still being worked up, or call the clinic if you want help understanding which procedure page is most relevant.
For referral logistics, next steps, or preparing for a visit, the clinic can direct you to the right pathway.