Treatment for peripheral vascular disease (PVD) focuses on relieving the discomfort caused by poor blood flow and improving the patient’s ability to function. One common approach includes nerve blocks, such as sympathetic nerve blocks (e.g., lumbar sympathetic block or stellate ganglion block), which can help increase blood flow and reduce pain in
he affected limbs. These procedures target the sympathetic nervous system, which plays a role in blood vessel constriction and pain transmission, and can offer temporary but meaningful relief.
Other treatment options may include medications for nerve-related or vascular pain, physical therapy referrals to maintain mobility, and in some cases, neuromodulation techniques like spinal cord stimulation if pain is severe and chronic. Pain management specialists also play an important role in coordinating care with vascular and primary care providers, ensuring a holistic plan that supports circulation and pain control. The goal is to improve daily comfort, preserve limb function, and enhance the patient’s overall quality of life.
