Don't Blame the Block: Study Finds Nerve Blocks Alone Don't Increase Pain Sensitivity in Healthy Volunteers
July 14, 2026
July 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release:
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Don't Blame the Block: Study Finds Nerve Blocks Alone Don't Increase Pain Sensitivity in Healthy Volunteers
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CHICAGO - Nerve blocks - local anesthetic injections that block pain signals - are a valuable opioid-sparing technique for controlling pain after surgery. However, some patients experience temporary sha . . .
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Don't Blame the Block: Study Finds Nerve Blocks Alone Don't Increase Pain Sensitivity in Healthy Volunteers
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CHICAGO - Nerve blocks - local anesthetic injections that block pain signals - are a valuable opioid-sparing technique for controlling pain after surgery. However, some patients experience temporary sha . . .