Spinal nerve root block for Sciatica
Nerve root injections, also known as nerveblocks, are commonly performed in the lower back, or lumbar spine, to treat radiating leg pain, known as sciatica. Nerve root injections can also be performed in the neck (cervical spine) to treat symptoms of arm pain (brachialgia) or cervical radiculopathy.
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A sciatic nerve block can relieve this pain. The benefits include: a pain free / less painful experience in the first 4 to 24 hours after surgery which can mean a shorter recovery period. reduced common side effects associated with stronger pain killers – drowsiness, nausea and vomiting.