Steroids, more specifically known as corticosteroids, are frequently used to reduce the inflammation that causes symptoms in autoimmune disorders. While steroids can be delivered to

­­­Joint injections are used to reduce joint inflammation as a way of alleviating pain and stiffness in the joint to improve function and joint mobility.

Radiofrequency (RF) ablation is a therapeutic procedure designed to decrease or eliminate pain arising from nerves that supply sensation to degenerative joints of the body,

Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is an unfortunate phenomenon where your neck or back pain and accompanying symptoms return months after receiving spinal surgery. In

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat spinal fractures caused by injury or osteoporosis. In most cases, it is performed in coordination with

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a substance that is produced by your own blood by first isolating and then concentrating plasma. Since plasma is composed of

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) is used to treat neuropathic pain, or pain that stems from a damaged or diseased somatosensory nervous system. PNS uses a

Nerve blocks are used to cause temporary loss of sensation in order to block pain to a particular area. Non-surgical nerve blocks involve injecting a

Botulinum toxin, more commonly known as Botox, is derived from the bacterium Clostridium. After purification, Botox works as a neurotoxin that can effectively relax contracted

Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) stimulation is a form of treatment designed to stimulate areas that cannot be reached with traditional spinal cord stimulation. The DRG

Dr. Rishi Agarwal is proud to serve as a qualified medical evaluator (QME) for the State of California’s Department of Workers Compensation system, and he

People involved in personal injury litigation (for example, a lawsuit filed after a motor vehicle accident) often times require medical care from a pain specialist.