Selective Nerve Root Block Injections

Pinpoint & Treat the Direct Source of Your Spine Pain

Uncover the root cause of your spinal pain with precision and expertise. At Commonwealth Pain & Spine, our team of dual-board certified physicians and interventional pain specialists excels in accurately diagnosing the source of your back and neck pain. We use selective nerve root blocks to target specific spinal nerves with a combination of anesthetic and steroid medications. This technique allows us to pinpoint the origin of your pain, providing both diagnostic clarity and much-needed relief.

Who Can Benefit from Selective Nerve Root Blocks?

Selective nerve root blocks can be an excellent diagnostic and therapeutic tool for many patients experiencing back or neck pain. You may be a good candidate for this procedure if you have:

• Herniated discs
• Arthritis
• Scoliosis
• Trouble pinpointing the pain

If you have any of these symptoms, consider talking to our team at Commonwealth Pain & Spine about whether a selective nerve root block may be right for diagnosis or treatment.

Find Relief with a Selective Nerve Root Block

Selective nerve root blocks offer many benefits for chronic back or neck pain patients. By targeting the specific spinal nerve responsible for your pain, these injections can provide:

• An accurate diagnosis to target treatment effectively
• Reduced inflammation, nerve irritation, and pain signal strength with steroid medication
• Improved quality of life due to getting on an accurate treatment plan
• Longer-lasting pain relief compared to other diagnostic procedures

If you have been struggling with unexplained back or neck pain, a selective nerve root block may be the key to finding relief and finally getting on the path to recovery!

The Steps We Take with Nerve Root Block Injections

To get started, complete our online self-referral form. Our team will review your information, collaborate with your PCP to obtain a referral, and contact you to schedule your appointment.

Here's what you can expect during the selective nerve root block process at our practice:

• Consultation: Our pain specialists will evaluate your medical history, symptoms, and previous treatments. Diagnostic tests may be ordered to pinpoint the source of your pain and determine if a selective nerve root block is the best approach to your pain.
• Preparation: On the day of your injection, we'll clean the injection site and may use a contrast dye to ensure accurate needle placement. Our team will also rely on advanced imaging techniques, such as fluoroscopy or ultrasound, to guide the needle to the precise location of the affected nerve root.
• Targeted Injection: Once the needle is positioned near the irritated or inflamed nerve root, we'll inject a carefully selected combination of local anesthetic and corticosteroid medication. The anesthetic provides immediate pain relief, while the corticosteroid reduces inflammation and promotes long-lasting comfort.
• Recovery: After your selective nerve root block, you'll spend a brief period in our comfortable recovery area before being discharged home. Most patients can resume normal activities within a day or two, although you may experience temporary soreness at the injection site.

If you're seeking targeted relief from chronic pain caused by spinal nerve root issues, the selective nerve root block process at Commonwealth Pain & Spine may be the solution you've been looking for!