by Dr. Azmi N. Nasser | May 18, 2026
SPG Block – Got Migraines? It’s Time To Start Enjoying Life Again! No Shots! No Pills! No Pain! The sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) is a bundle of nerves at the base of the brain found to be the root cause for many migraines, cluster headaches, and facial pain...
by Dr. Azmi N. Nasser | May 18, 2026
What is a Lumbar Sympathetic Block? A Lumbar Sympathetic Block is a diagnostic procedure involving placement of a local anesthetic near the area of the spine controlling sympathetic nerves. The group of nerves that control the leg and foot is called the Lumbar...
by Dr. Azmi N. Nasser | May 18, 2026
What is a Lateral Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy? A lateral branch radiofrequency neurotomy is a non-surgical procedure in which lesions are created on nerves carrying pain from the sacroiliac joints to the brain. Most patients have previously undergone lateral...
by Dr. Azmi N. Nasser | May 18, 2026
Lateral Branch Block Without getting too deeply into neuroanatomy, it is important to know that sensation in the SI joint is conveyed to the spinal cord through what is called the lateral branch of the dorsal root of a spinal nerve. There is also a medial branch...
by Dr. Azmi N. Nasser | May 18, 2026
What is a Discography? To determine the disc’s contribution to pain, our physicians may perform a discography. During a discography procedure, a needle is inserted into the center of the intervertebral disc from the back. A special dye is then injected into the disc,...
