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Plain-language answers about chronic pain and the treatments that relieve it.
From spinal cord stimulation and pain pumps to injections and nerve blocks, these guides are reviewed by Dr. Ajith Nair, the board-certified pain physician who performs every procedure at Kentuckiana Pain Specialists. Browse the questions below, or call us to talk through your options.

Can a nerve block help burning pain in your hand or foot?
July 30, 2026

How long does a sympathetic nerve block last?
July 30, 2026

What options are there when cancer pain medication is not enough?
July 30, 2026

Can cancer pain be managed without relying on heavy opioids?
July 30, 2026

What conditions do epidural injections treat besides back pain?
July 30, 2026

How soon after an epidural injection can you go back to work?
July 30, 2026

What is epidural lysis of adhesions and who needs it?
July 30, 2026

Can scar tissue from back surgery cause pain to come back?
July 30, 2026

How does a pain pump deliver medication differently than pills?
July 30, 2026