Nerve Damage Pain Management in Spartanburg, Greenville & Duncan, SC

Nerve damage, also known as neuropathy, can cause sharp, burning, tingling, or numbing pain. This type of pain often affects daily movement, sleep, and overall quality of life. At Carolina Orthopaedic & Neurological Associates (CONA), our pain management specialists evaluate and treat nerve damage pain with a personalized and comprehensive approach. By combining advanced diagnostics, neurological expertise, and targeted treatment strategies, we help patients across the Upstate find meaningful relief and restore comfortable function.

What Causes Nerve Damage?

Nerves can become damaged due to injury, compression, inflammation, or systemic medical conditions. Some patients develop nerve pain after back or neck problems such as herniated discs or spinal stenosis. Others experience peripheral neuropathy related to diabetes, autoimmune disorders, repetitive stress injuries, or prior surgeries. In some cases, nerve damage results from trauma or prolonged pressure placed on a nerve. Identifying the cause is key, because nerve pain behaves differently from muscle or joint pain and requires treatment tailored specifically to nerve function.

Common Symptoms of Nerve Pain

Nerve damage may cause sensations such as burning, tingling, numbness, stabbing, electric shock–like pain, or heightened sensitivity to touch. Some patients notice weakness in the affected limb or difficulty with coordination. Symptoms may come and go or remain constant, and they may worsen at night or during certain activities. Because nerve pain is linked to the way the nervous system sends signals, it requires evaluation by specialists experienced in diagnosing neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.

How CONA Diagnoses and Treats Nerve Damage

At CONA, nerve pain treatment begins with a detailed physical examination and a review of your symptoms and medical history. Diagnostic testing, such as nerve conduction studies, EMG testing, or imaging of the spine and affected areas, may be used to determine the source of nerve irritation or injury. Once the underlying cause is understood, our pain management and neurological specialists work together to create a customized plan to relieve symptoms and protect long-term nerve health.

Treatment may include nerve-specific medications, physical therapy focused on nerve mobility and muscle balance, interventional pain procedures such as epidural injections or nerve blocks, and lifestyle modifications that reduce pressure or inflammation around the affected nerve. For chronic nerve damage that does not respond to early treatment, advanced therapies may be recommended to improve function and reduce pain flare-ups.

Long-Term Support and Pain Management

Nerve pain can change over time, so ongoing care may be necessary to maintain comfort and mobility. Our goal is to help patients return to daily activities, move comfortably, and maintain independence. We work closely with each patient to adjust treatment plans as symptoms improve, stabilize, or shift. Reach out for more information on becoming a CONA patient.