A spinal epidural is like a special healing shot for your back. It’s given to people who have really bad pain, often in their lower back or legs as well as neck. The doctor puts the medicine near the spine, but not inside it, to make the pain go away. It’s kind of like putting a cushion around your spinal cord to block pain signals. This can help you feel much better and move around more easily, especially after surgeries or when you’re in a lot of pain. At cosmopolitan pain and spine centers, Dr. Bedayat does image guided transforaminal and intralaminar epidurals and has a very high success rate.

Medial branch and facet blocks are like precision injections to target and calm down painful spots in your back or neck. These spots are often small nerves or joints that are causing your pain. The doctor uses these injections to deliver numbing medicine to those specific areas to stop them from sending pain signals to your brain. It’s a bit like hitting the mute button on a TV remote, but for your pain. This can give you relief from back or neck pain, helping you move and feel better. At cosmopolitan pain and spine centers, Dr. Bedayat does image guided medial branch and facet blocks and has a very high success rate.

Facet radiofrequency ablation is a procedure to relieve back or neck pain by using special radio waves. Think of it like a tiny, gentle zap to the nerves in your spine that are causing pain. This zap doesn’t hurt, and it kind of “turns off” those pain nerves. It’s similar to flipping a switch to stop them from sending pain signals. This can give you a good amount of relief from chronic pain, making it easier to do everyday activities without hurting as much. At cosmopolitan pain and spine centers, Dr. Bedayat does radiofrequency ablations and has a very high success rate.

Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks are like using a special camera to give precise numbing shots. Doctor uses an ultrasound machine to see inside your body and locate the exact nerves causing pain. Once the right spot is found, the pain medicine is injected there. It’s a bit like a sniper taking a super-accurate shot, and it can provide pain relief by stopping those nerves from sending pain signals. This can help you feel better and more comfortable  when dealing with pain in specific areas of your body. At cosmopolitan pain and spine centers, Dr. Bedayat does ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blocks and has a very high success rate.

Ultrasound-guided joint injections are like using a special machine that works like a camera to help doctors deliver medicine directly into your sore joints, such as the knees or shoulders. The ultrasound machine helps them see exactly where the problem is, ensuring the needle goes to the right place. It’s a bit like putting medicine right where it’s needed to soothe the pain, just like applying ointment on a specific spot that hurts. This can bring relief by reducing inflammation and making the joint feel better, which is especially helpful if you have arthritis or similar joint issues. At cosmopolitan pain and spine centers, Dr. Bedayat does ultrasound guided joint injections and has a very high success rate.