Lidocaine Infusions

Lidocaine infusion therapy is used to treat certain types of chronic pain, particularly nerve-related pain.

For some patients, pain persists despite oral medications, physiotherapy, or other treatments. In these cases, intravenous lidocaine may be considered as part of a broader pain management plan.

What Are Lidocaine Infusions Used?

Lidocaine infusions may be considered for:

This treatment is typically used when standard therapies have not provided sufficient relief.

How Lidocaine Infusion Therapy Works

Lidocaine is a medication that can calm overactive pain signals in the nervous system. When delivered through an IV, it circulates systemically and may help reduce nerve-related pain.

Treatment is administered over a scheduled session in a private clinical setting.

What to Expect

An IV line is placed in the arm, and lidocaine is delivered gradually over the course of the visit. Vital signs are monitored throughout treatment.

Some patients notice improvement during the infusion. For others, pain reduction develops over the following days.

Patients return home the same day.

Part of a Broader Pain Plan

Lidocaine infusions are often used alongside other treatments, such as medication adjustments, nerve blocks, or targeted procedures.

Treatment decisions are based on pain type, severity, and previous response to therapy.