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Nerve Pain · New York City

Nerve Blocks in New York City

Targeted anesthetic and steroid injections to specific nerves — confirming the pain source and providing immediate therapeutic relief in a single procedure. For radicular pain, nerve entrapment, and diagnostic precision.

  • ✓Same-day appointments and treatment at 281 Broadway
  • ✓Most major insurance accepted
  • ✓Fluoroscopy and ultrasound guidance
  • ✓Board-certified, fellowship-trained specialists
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Nerve blocks may be right for you
if you have:

Radiculopathy
Radiating arm or leg pain from a compressed spinal nerve root (radiculopathy)
Nerve entrapment
Peripheral nerve entrapment — carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, tarsal tunnel — not yet requiring surgery
Medication hasn't worked
Pain in a specific nerve distribution not responding to oral medication
Confirm the level
A need to confirm the exact nerve level before proceeding to more definitive treatment
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Why targeted nerve blocks work

Treating the nerve directly — not the space around it.

Epidural injections deliver medication to the epidural space, affecting multiple structures. The diagnostic value alone changes the course of care for many patients.

  • Immediate pain relief confirms the specific nerve as the source — changing treatment decisions
  • Steroid component provides ongoing anti-inflammatory benefit beyond the anesthetic window
  • Fluoroscopy (spinal) and ultrasound (peripheral) ensure precise needle placement every time
  • Peripheral nerve hydrodissection can release entrapment without surgery

Our approach: a selective nerve root block targets one specific nerve root with precision — confirming the exact level causing your pain and delivering treatment there.

What's driving it

Conditions treated with nerve blocks

Several structural conditions respond well to targeted nerve block treatment — both for diagnosis and ongoing relief.

Procedures at Hudson Medical

Nerve blocks and related procedures at Hudson Medical NYC

All procedures performed at 281 Broadway, Lower Manhattan. Outpatient. Image-guided. Same-day appointments.

Fluoroscopy-guided

Selective nerve root blocks

Targets one specific spinal nerve root — diagnostic and therapeutic in one procedure for radiculopathy.

Radiculopathy · 30–60 min onset
Ultrasound-guided

Peripheral nerve blocks

Precise injections to peripheral nerves — sciatic, femoral, occipital, intercostal — interrupting pain at the source.

Peripheral nerve pain · 30–60 min onset
Ultrasound-guided

Hydrodissection

Fluid injection to separate a compressed nerve from surrounding scar tissue — minimally invasive entrapment release.

Carpal / cubital tunnel · Days to weeks
Fluoroscopy-guided

Epidural steroid injections

When the nerve root requires broader epidural coverage — disc herniation, multi-level stenosis.

Disc / stenosis · 3–7 days

Confirm the nerve. Target it. Treat it.

All nerve blocks at Hudson Medical are performed under fluoroscopy or ultrasound guidance at our 281 Broadway clinic. No blind injections. Serving patients from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and New Jersey.

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Before vs. after

What changes with nerve blocks

What patients experience before finding Hudson Medical, and after.

Comparison of patient experience without targeted treatment versus with nerve blocks at Hudson Medical
Category Without targeted treatment
AT HUDSON MEDICAL NYC With nerve blocks
Nerve-related pain Persistent, often sharp or radiating Relief within minutes to hours
Daily medication burden Ongoing, often with side effects Reduced or eliminated
Diagnostic clarity Unclear source of pain Confirms the specific nerve involved
Treatment frequency Daily oral dosing As needed, based on response
Served from
Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · The Bronx
Nerve-related pain
Persistent, often sharp or radiating
Relief within minutes to hours
Daily medication burden
Ongoing, often with side effects
Reduced or eliminated
Diagnostic clarity
Unclear source of pain
Confirms the specific nerve involved
Treatment frequency
Daily oral dosing
As needed, based on response
Served from
Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · The Bronx

Nerve blocks deliver medication directly to the nerve causing pain, both confirming the diagnosis and providing relief. They're often a first step before considering more invasive options. Your physician will identify the specific nerve involved at your first visit. All procedures at 281 Broadway, Tribeca.

What to expect

Our nerve block protocol

Confirm the specific nerve before any injection. Every needle placement is image-guided.

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Same-day appointments at 281 Broadway. No referral required.

Structural assessment

History, physical exam, and imaging to identify the target nerve or nerve root.

Image-guided injection

Fluoroscopy for spinal nerve roots; ultrasound for peripheral nerves. 15–20 minutes outpatient.

Diagnostic and therapeutic response

Immediate relief confirms the nerve source. Steroid provides ongoing benefit over days to weeks.
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Questions we hear most from patients searching for nerve block treatment in New York City.

Not sure which nerve is causing your symptoms?

Our specialists map the source at the first visit before performing any procedure.

What is the difference between a nerve block and an epidural injection?
An epidural delivers medication to the epidural space around multiple nerve roots. A selective nerve root block targets one specific nerve root — providing both diagnostic confirmation and targeted therapeutic relief.
How long does a nerve block last?
The anesthetic component provides immediate relief lasting several hours. When steroid is included, relief extends to days or weeks.
Are nerve blocks covered by insurance?
Typically covered by most major plans when medically indicated. Hudson Medical verifies benefits before your appointment.
Can nerve blocks be repeated?
Yes — nerve blocks can be repeated at appropriate intervals when they provide meaningful relief.
Where is Hudson Medical?
281 Broadway in Lower Manhattan, serving patients from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Northern New Jersey.
What is hydrodissection?
Hydrodissection uses fluid injection under ultrasound to separate a compressed nerve from surrounding scar tissue — a minimally invasive alternative to surgical release for entrapment neuropathies.

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Same-day appointments at 281 Broadway. No referral needed. Insurance verified before your visit.
281 Broadway · Lower Manhattan · Most insurance accepted

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