Medical shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that results in a painful rash. This condition is characterized by a burning or tingling sensation, often followed by a cluster of fluid-filled blisters that usually develop on one side of the body or face.
The discomfort associated with shingles can range from mild to debilitating. For many, the shingles itch and sharp, localized pain are the most challenging aspects of the virus. At NY Spine Care, we specialize in shingles management, focusing on reducing inflammation and addressing the nerve sensitivity that causes prolonged shingles discomfort.
Varicella-zoster virus
Dormant chickenpox
Nerve travel
Immune decline
Inflammation
Viral replication
Nerve sensitivity
Stress triggers
Tissue damage
Neuralgia
Age 50+
Weak immunity
Chronic stress
Steroid use
Chemotherapy
Past chickenpox
No vaccine
Major surgery
Autoimmune issues
Transplant drugs
Skin tingling
Burning pain
Red rash
Fluid blisters
Severe itching
Touch sensitivity
Fever/Chills
Headache
Fatigue
Muscle aches
Treatments range from conservative treatment to surgery. Our goal is to provide you with the best treatment plan to reduce pain, but these treatments do not change the underlying source of pain. Medical treatments are often used in combination such as: medications, physical therapy programs, and injection therapy.
Treats radiating pain; deposit the medication, typically steroids in the epidural space of the spine.
Targets a specific spinal nerve and deposit medication around the nerve at the point where it exits the intervertebral foramen (bony opening between adjacent vertebrae).
Treat pain stemming from a specific facet joint.
Deposit medication around the medial branches of spinal nerves. The medial branch is a nerve that sends pain signals to the brain from an arthritic facet joint. An injection directed around the medial branch can relieve neck and lower back pain.
Treats pain by lesioning medial branch nerves of the facet joints.
