What to expect during a Nerve Root Block at RAYUS

Patient education -- What to expect from your Nerve Root Block procedure at RAYUS Radiology. Learn more about innovative, cost-effective options to better analyze and treat back and joint pain: www.rayusradiology.com
A nerve root block is an injection into the sheath surrounding a nerve root in the spine to decrease your pain temporarily and to define it more precisely. The exam uses therapeutic steroid and local anesthetic (numbing medication) to decrease pain and inflammation. Pain relief from the procedure varies from minimal to long-term, depending on the specific symptoms. You must have symptoms present for this procedure to be effective. If you are not experiencing symptoms prior to your procedure, please cancel your appointment and reschedule the exam once your symptoms have returned.