Injections

If you are suffering from pain, pain management injections can provide significant benefits. Not only do these treatments help reduce pain symptoms, but they also enhance your ability to engage in physical therapy. At STAR Health, our interventional pain management team offers various types of injections tailored to ease your discomfort and identify the underlying causes of your pain. Contact us today by phone or online to learn more about our pain management injection options.

What types of injections are available?

Dr. Fortin provides a variety of navigation-controlled injections to effectively treat pain. Our image-guided injections include:

Epidural steroid injection

Sacroiliac joint injection

Facet Blocks

Nerve block

Disc Injections

Joint and soft tissue injections

Regenerative medicine

Key points to know about injection procedures:

Injections can serve both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. If Dr. Fortin administers a numbing agent or anesthetic to a specific area and your symptoms improve, this can help identify the source of your pain—often referred to as the "smoking gun."
Should anesthetic and anti-inflammatory injections not provide sufficient long-term relief, Dr. Fortin may utilize advanced techniques such as regenerative medicine (stem cells, growth factors, bio-scaffolding), radiofrequency ablation, photobiomodulation, and focused shockwave therapy.
These procedures not only alleviate your pain and inflammation but also enhance the rehabilitation process, ultimately improving your overall function. Many injection treatments can be repeated as necessary.

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If you seek relief from pain without relying on addictive medications or invasive surgeries, you may be a suitable candidate for the expert interventional pain management services at STAR Health.

Am I a good candidate for injections?

As an experienced interventional pain management physician, Dr. Fortin evaluates your candidacy for injections based on comprehensive clinical expertise. To determine the root cause of your pain and tailor the right treatments, Dr. Fortin and his team perform a thorough physical examination and discuss your medical history and past treatments. Imaging tests may also be ordered for a more accurate diagnosis.

What happens during an injection appointment?

The specifics of your injection appointment will depend on the type of injection required. Dr. Fortin and his team will review the procedure in detail, ensuring you understand how to prepare for it. To ensure the precision of your injections, Dr. Fortin utilizes navigation equipment like fluoroscopy or ultrasound, along with imaging techniques such as MRI, CT scans, or X-rays during your treatment.

To learn more about how injection therapy can assist with your pain condition, call STAR Health or request an appointment online today.