Suprascapular Nerve Diagnostic Block

Before performing more advanced treatments such as pulsed radiofrequency, it is important to understand how your pain responds on the suprascapular nerve diagnostic block is a simple outpatient test that helps us answer this question.

What Does it Involve?

A small amount of local anesthetic is injected near the suprascapular nerve, guided by ultrasound
If the pain is significantly reduced (>50%), the test is positive and the nerve is involved

What is it Used for?

Confirm the diagnosis before proceeding with pulsed radiofrequency on the nerve

Is it Safe?

Yes. It is a quick, safe and minimally invasive procedure, performed by experienced specialists. The effect lasts only a few hours and serves exclusively for diagnostic purposes.

Lifestyle Interventions

Attività fisica (passeggiate, stretching), sonno regolare, alimentazione equilibrata e tecniche di riduzione dello stress possono migliorare la resilienza e potenziare l’efficacia delle terapie mediche.

Psychological Support

The management of chronic pain can be aided by psychological interventions (such as relaxation techniques or cognitive behavioral therapy), which help reduce anxiety, insomnia, and the impact of pain on quality of life.