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ADVANCED NERVE PAIN MANAGEMENT
Selective Nerve Root Block for Precise Diagnosis and Relief from Radiating Nerve Pain
Selective Nerve Root Block is a minimally invasive image guided procedure that accurately identifies and treats irritated spinal nerves responsible for radiating arm or leg pain. By delivering medication directly around the affected nerve root, it helps reduce inflammation, relieve pain, improve mobility, and support recovery without major surgery. At Dr Radhika Pain Clinic in Sirsi, every procedure is performed with advanced imaging guidance to ensure exceptional precision, safety, and effective pain relief.
Precise Nerve Targeting
Image Guided Precision
Minimally Invasive Procedure
Same Day Discharge
UNDERSTANDING THE TREATMENT
How a Selective Nerve Root Block Relieves Radiating Nerve Pain
A Selective Nerve Root Block is an advanced image guided pain management procedure that precisely targets an inflamed spinal nerve responsible for radiating pain, numbness, or tingling in the arms or legs. By delivering anti inflammatory medication directly around the affected nerve root, the procedure helps reduce inflammation, relieve pain, improve mobility, and accurately identify the source of nerve related symptoms. At Dr Radhika Pain Clinic in Sirsi, every procedure is performed using advanced imaging guidance to ensure exceptional precision, safety, and effective pain relief.
Precise Nerve Targeting
Medication is accurately delivered around the affected spinal nerve to provide targeted pain relief and improve diagnostic accuracy.
Image Guided Precision
Advanced imaging guidance ensures accurate needle placement while protecting surrounding nerves and healthy tissues.
Minimal Invasive Treatment
Provides effective diagnosis and treatment without major surgery, allowing most patients to return home the same day.
Improved Comfort and Mobility
Reducing nerve inflammation helps relieve radiating pain, restore movement, and improve everyday activities.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Conditions That Can Benefit from a Selective Nerve Root Block
A Selective Nerve Root Block may be considered for patients with radiating pain or other nerve-root symptoms caused by irritation or compression of a spinal nerve. Using precise image guidance, the procedure can help reduce inflammation, provide targeted pain relief, and in selected cases help identify the symptomatic nerve root.
Cervical Radiculopathy
Provides targeted relief for neck pain radiating into the shoulder, arm or hand due to irritation or compression of a cervical nerve root.
Lumbar Radiculopathy / Sciatica
Helps relieve radiating lower-back pain extending into the buttock, leg or foot due to irritation of lumbar nerve roots.
Cervical Disc Prolapse
May help reduce nerve-root inflammation and radiating arm pain caused by a cervical disc herniation.
Lumbar Disc Prolapse
Helps reduce inflammation around compressed lumbar nerve roots caused by a herniated disc, relieving radiating leg pain.
Foraminal Stenosis with Radiculopathy
Targets nerve-root irritation caused by narrowing of the neural foramen.
Spinal Stenosis with Radicular Symptoms
May help relieve leg pain caused by nerve-root irritation associated with spinal canal or foraminal narrowing.
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Helps manage band-like chest or upper abdominal pain caused by irritation or compression of thoracic nerve roots.
Persistent Post-Surgical Radicular Pain
May provide diagnostic and therapeutic relief for selected patients with persistent nerve-root pain following spinal surgery.
HOW THE PROCEDURE WORKS
How a Selective Nerve Root Block Identifies and Relieves Nerve Pain
A Selective Nerve Root Block is a precise outpatient procedure that helps diagnose and treat pain caused by inflamed spinal nerves. Using advanced imaging guidance, medication is accurately delivered around the affected nerve root to reduce inflammation, relieve radiating pain, and confirm the exact source of your symptoms.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Your symptoms, medical history, physical examination, and imaging reports are carefully reviewed to identify the spinal nerve responsible for your pain.
Precise Nerve Identification
Advanced imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the affected nerve root and determine the safest treatment approach.
Targeted Medication Delivery
A specialised needle is carefully guided near the affected spinal nerve where anti inflammatory medication is precisely injected to reduce irritation and relieve pain.
Short Observation Period
Following the procedure, you will rest comfortably while our team monitors your recovery before you safely return home on the same day.
Recovery and Follow Up
A personalised recovery plan and follow up schedule are provided to monitor your progress, improve mobility, and support long term pain relief.
WHY CHOOSE THIS TREATMENT
Benefits of a Selective Nerve Root Block
A Selective Nerve Root Block is an advanced image guided procedure that provides targeted relief for patients experiencing radiating nerve pain. By accurately identifying and treating the affected spinal nerve, it helps reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and guide the most effective long term treatment plan without major surgery.
Precise Nerve Targeting
Delivers medication directly around the affected spinal nerve to provide focused pain relief and improve diagnostic accuracy.
Image Guided Precision
Advanced imaging guidance ensures accurate needle placement while protecting surrounding nerves and healthy tissues.
Minimally Invasive Procedure
Provides effective diagnosis and treatment without major surgery, allowing most patients to return home the same day.
Relieves Radiating Pain
Helps reduce pain, numbness, tingling, and burning sensations that travel into the arms or legs.
Supports Better Treatment Planning
Accurately identifies the source of nerve pain, helping your specialist recommend the most appropriate long term treatment.
Improved Mobility
Reducing nerve inflammation helps restore movement, improve daily function, and enhance overall quality of life.
IS THIS THE RIGHT TREATMENT FOR YOU
Who Can Benefit from a Selective Nerve Root Block?
A Selective Nerve Root Block may be recommended for patients experiencing persistent radiating pain caused by an inflamed or compressed spinal nerve. After a comprehensive evaluation, Dr Radhika will determine whether this targeted procedure is the most appropriate option based on your symptoms, diagnosis, and long term treatment goals.
- Have pain that radiates from your neck into the arm or from your lower back into the leg
- Experience numbness, tingling, or burning sensations caused by nerve irritation
- Have a slipped disc pressing on a spinal nerve
- Have cervical or lumbar radiculopathy affecting your daily activities
- Continue to experience pain despite medications and physiotherapy
- Need to identify the exact spinal nerve responsible for your symptoms
- Want targeted pain relief without major spine surgery
- Are looking for a minimally invasive outpatient procedure with a short recovery period
YOUR TREATMENT JOURNEY
What to Expect During Your Selective Nerve Root Block
Understanding each step of your Selective Nerve Root Block helps you feel informed and confident before your treatment. Every stage is carefully planned to ensure precise nerve targeting, maximum comfort, and effective relief from radiating nerve pain.
Before the Procedure
Your consultation begins with a detailed assessment of your symptoms, medical history, and imaging reports. The affected nerve is identified, and the complete procedure is explained so you know exactly what to expect.
During the Procedure
Advanced imaging guidance accurately positions the needle beside the affected spinal nerve before medication is precisely delivered. This targeted approach reduces nerve inflammation while improving safety and treatment accuracy.
After the Procedure
After your treatment, you will rest comfortably for a short observation period while our team carefully monitors your recovery. Personalised post procedure instructions will be provided before you safely return home with complete guidance for your recovery.
Next Steps
Your recovery continues over the following days as the medication begins reducing nerve inflammation and radiating pain. During follow up visits, your progress is reviewed and a personalised rehabilitation plan is recommended to maximise long term results.
EXPLORE YOUR TREATMENT OPTIONS
Advanced Treatments for Long Lasting Pain Relief
Finding the right treatment begins with identifying the exact source of your pain. At Dr Radhika Pain Clinic, we provide advanced minimally invasive procedures that target nerves, joints, muscles, and soft tissues with precision, helping you achieve lasting pain relief, improved mobility, and a better quality of life.
Our Advanced Pain Management Treatments
Every patient experiences pain differently, which is why we offer a comprehensive range of evidence based treatments tailored to your diagnosis and recovery goals. Using advanced imaging guidance and modern pain management techniques, we focus on delivering safe, precise, and effective care.
Ultrasound Guided Injections
Epidural Steroid Injection
Radiofrequency Ablation
Facet Joint Injection
PRP Therapy
Trigger Point Injections
PATIENT QUESTIONS
What is a Selective Nerve Root Block?
A Selective Nerve Root Block is a minimally invasive image guided procedure that delivers anti inflammatory medication around a specific spinal nerve to diagnose and relieve radiating nerve pain.
Which conditions can be treated with a Selective Nerve Root Block?
It is commonly recommended for sciatica, slipped disc, cervical radiculopathy, lumbar radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, foraminal stenosis, and persistent radiating arm or leg pain caused by irritated spinal nerves.
Is a Selective Nerve Root Block painful?
Most patients experience only mild discomfort during the procedure. Local anaesthesia and advanced imaging guidance help make the treatment safe, accurate, and comfortable.
How long does the procedure take?
The complete procedure generally takes between 20 and 30 minutes, including preparation, treatment, and a short observation period.
When will I experience pain relief?
Some patients experience relief within a few days, while others notice gradual improvement over one to two weeks as nerve inflammation reduces.
Is this procedure used for diagnosis as well as treatment?
Yes. A Selective Nerve Root Block helps identify the exact spinal nerve responsible for your symptoms while also providing therapeutic pain relief.
Can a Selective Nerve Root Block help avoid surgery?
For many suitable patients, reducing nerve inflammation and accurately identifying the source of pain may help guide treatment decisions and delay or avoid surgery when appropriate.
Can I return to normal activities after the procedure?
TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS LASTING NERVE PAIN RELIEF
Get Back to Living Without Radiating Nerve Pain
Radiating pain, numbness, and tingling should not stop you from enjoying your daily life. A Selective Nerve Root Block provides a precise, minimally invasive approach to diagnose and relieve irritated spinal nerves, helping you move comfortably and regain your confidence. At Dr Radhika Pain Clinic in Sirsi, every treatment plan is personalised to provide targeted pain relief, improved mobility, and long term recovery.
- Personalised treatment plan based on your nerve condition
- Advanced image guided precision for accurate nerve targeting
- Minimally invasive outpatient procedure with faster recovery
- Effective relief from radiating arm and leg pain
- Improved mobility and reduced dependence on pain medication
- Comprehensive follow up care for long term pain management
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