Nerve Root Block Injections
A nerve root block is a mixture of anaesthetic and steroid injected around the nerve root. This works to both numb the root for immediate relief and also to reduce the inflammation- helping to significantly reduce the pain you are experiencing.
Do I need a
Nerve root block injection?
Nerve root blocks (transforaminal injections) provide fast acting pain relief for people suffering with pain associated with a range of spinal injuries and disorder including disc herniation, nerve compression or spinal stenosis.
Numbing the root of the irritated nerve can provide powerful relief from symptoms such as burning pain and pins and needles.
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What to expect at my nerve root block appointment?
Be sure to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time, giving you time to fill out a new patient form.
Try and have something to eat before you arrive to the clinic and make sure to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
Before your injection you will have a consultation with your consultant who will take the time to understand your injury and undertake a thorough assessment to make sure the injection or other intervention is right for you.
How long might a nerve root block take to work?
Does my nerve root block injection need to be guided?
Who administers nerve root block injections at the Back and Body Clinic?
All of our nerve root block injections are carried out by experienced consultant doctors.