Spinal anaesthetic
A spinal anaesthetic can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief both during and after an operation or procedure.
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Peripheral nerve block (lower limb)
A peripheral lower limb nerve block can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief both during and after the operation.
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Facet joint injection
A facet joint injection can be used to find out if your pain is caused by your facet joints, or to treat pain in your facet joints.
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Peripheral nerve block (upper limb)
A peripheral upper limb nerve block can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief both during and after the operation.
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Local anaesthetic
A local anaesthetic temporarily numbs a part of your body. Here's what you should know about 'having a local' and questions to ask your doctor.
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Anaesthetics (overview)
There are different forms of anaestheisa that can be used to provide a safe and effective way for you to have an operation or procedure, and to give you pain relief. Most people do not have any problems and are satisfied with their anaesthetic.
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Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a type of nerve pain. It may feel like a sudden pain in your jaw or cheek. Read more about trigeminal neuralgia.
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