Nerve Pain

What Causes Nerve Pain?

Nerve pain, also called neuropathic pain, can occur when nerves are injured, inflamed, compressed, or disrupted anywhere within the nervous system.

Common causes of nerve pain include:

• Sciatica
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Spinal stenosis
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Diabetes-related neuropathy
• Pinched nerves
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
• Post-surgical nerve pain
• Post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles nerve pain)
• Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy
• Nerve injuries and trauma
• Chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions

Nerve pain may affect the neck, back, arms, hands, legs, feet, or other areas of the body depending on which nerves are involved.

Symptoms of Nerve Pain

Symptoms can vary widely depending on the affected nerves and severity of irritation but may include:

• Burning or electric-like pain
• Sharp, shooting, or stabbing sensations
• Tingling or “pins and needles”
• Numbness or reduced sensation
• Muscle weakness
• Increased sensitivity to touch or temperature
• Pain radiating into the arms or legs
• Muscle spasms or cramping
• Difficulty with balance or coordination

Some patients experience constant symptoms, while others notice pain that comes and goes or worsens with movement, stress, or activity.

Conditions We Commonly Treat

At Alpenglow Pain & Wellness, we treat a wide range of neuropathic and nerve-related pain conditions, including:

• Sciatica and lumbar radiculopathy
• Cervical radiculopathy
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
• Post-herpetic neuralgia
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Occipital neuralgia
• Post-surgical nerve pain syndromes
• Chronic regional pain conditions

Nerve Pain Treatments

At Alpenglow Pain & Wellness, we use advanced diagnostic evaluation and imaging to determine the source of your nerve pain and create a customized treatment plan tailored to your symptoms and goals.

Treatment options may include:

Conservative & Supportive Therapies

• Physical therapy and nerve mobility exercises
• Lifestyle and ergonomic modifications
• Nutritional support and supplements
• Pain psychology and stress management
• Acupuncture and integrative therapies
• Limited medication management when appropriate

Interventional Pain Management

• Epidural steroid injections
• Selective nerve root blocks
• Sympathetic nerve blocks
• Stellate ganglion blocks
• Occipital nerve blocks
• Trigger point injections
• Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
• Spinal cord stimulation (SCS)
• Peripheral nerve stimulation
• Image-guided minimally invasive procedures

Advanced & Wellness Therapies

• Ketamine infusion therapy for chronic neuropathic pain and CRPS
• Red light therapy to support circulation, healing, and inflammation reduction
• Qutenza® treatment for post-herpetic neuralgia and neuropathic pain conditions

Our goal is to reduce nerve irritation, calm pain signaling, restore function, and help you return to daily activities with greater comfort and confidence using evidence-based, minimally invasive treatment options whenever possible.

If nerve pain is affecting your quality of life, contact Alpenglow Pain & Wellness today to schedule a consultation and learn more about your treatment options.