Somatic Pain Involving Sensory Nerves
Targeted Cryoneurolysis for Chronic Joint and Soft Tissue Pain
What Is It?
Somatic pain arises from the body’s connective tissues — such as joints, ligaments, muscles, or skin — and is often sharp, aching, or throbbing in nature. In chronic conditions like osteoarthritis or gout, repeated inflammation and joint degeneration can lead to persistent pain even after the main disease is treated or stabilized.
What many patients don’t realize is that sensory nerves surrounding joints and soft tissues can become hypersensitized — continuing to send pain signals long after the underlying issue is managed. This is where cryoneurolysis offers a powerful, non-surgical option.
Commonly Affected Areas
- Knees: Osteoarthritis, meniscus injury, or joint degeneration
- Hips: Chronic inflammation or joint capsule pain
- Feet and Toes: Gout-related joint inflammation or residual nerve pain
- Shoulders: Bursitis, arthritis, or soft tissue injury
How Cryoneurolysis Helps
Even when cartilage loss or swelling improves, pain can persist due to overstimulated sensory nerves around the joint. At Barcelona Cryo Center, we use ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis to target these nerves — interrupting the pain pathway at its source.
A small, ultrasound-guided probe delivers a burst of controlled cold to the affected nerve, reducing its activity for several months while preserving nearby motor function. This helps patients regain function and comfort with fewer medications or injections.
Key Benefits:
- Minimally invasive: No surgical incisions or general anesthesia
- Safe and repeatable: Cryoneurolysis temporarily quiets nerves without destroying them
- Improved mobility: Enables more effective rehab or activity
- Reduces dependence on pain medications: Including NSAIDs and opioids
Ideal Candidates
You may benefit from cryoneurolysis if you:
- Have persistent joint pain despite physical therapy or medication
- Are not a candidate for — or wish to delay — joint surgery
- Experience nerve-related sensitivity after injury or arthritis
- Seek a non-opioid, outpatient solution for chronic pain
Find Relief from Chronic Somatic Pain
Joint and soft tissue pain can limit your ability to move, work, and live fully. Cryoneurolysis offers a nerve-targeted approach to ease discomfort and restore motion — without surgery or long recovery.
Book your consultation with Barcelona Cryo Center to explore your options.
Neuropathic & Complex Pain Syndromes We Treat
Cryoneurolysis may offer relief for the following:
Somatic Pain Involving Sensory Nerves:
Learn MoreChronic joint or tissue pain from nerve sensitization (e.g., in gout or osteoarthritis).
CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) Type 1 and Type 2:
Learn MoreA severe nerve pain condition that can occur after injury or surgery, with or without identifiable nerve damage.
Pain After Herpes Zoster (Shingles) – Postherpetic Neuralgia:
Learn MorePersistent nerve pain following a shingles outbreak.
Diabetic & Peripheral Neuropathy
Learn MoreNerve pain, burning, or numbness in the feet, legs, or hands caused by diabetes or peripheral nerve damage. Cryoneurolysis can calm overactive nerves, reduce discomfort, and improve mobility.
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Clinic information
Medical Tuset Barcelona
C/ Tuset 23-25, entresuelo08006 Barcelona
Opening hours
Tuesday: 9:00 to 14:00
Other days and times: by appointment