Curious about Nerve Blocks? DocJen and Dr. Dom provide clarity about nerve blocks, explaining what a nerve block is, the pros of nerve blocks, as well as how epidurals work. They distinguish surgical and non- surgical types of nerve blocks, and how it’s effect in pain affects the duration of impact. Finally, DocJen and Dr.Dom dive into opioid use, and the importance of movement as a tool to inhibiting pain.
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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:
00:15 - What is a nerve block?
01:39 - Pros of nerve blocks & surgical types
03:48 - Epidurals
04:36 - Non- surgical nerve blocks
05:28- Side effects vs duration of impact
10:30 - Opioids & tools to inhibit pain output
For research and full show notes, visit the full website at:
https://jen.health/podcast/224
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