Lumbar Sympathetic Nerve Block

What is a Lumbar Sympathetic Block

If the pain you are experiencing comes from the sympathetic nervous system, our specialists may recommend a lumbar sympathetic block. A lumbar sympathetic nerve block is a procedure in which anti-inflammatory painkillers are injected directly into your sympathetic nerves, where you feel pain. The doctor inserts a thin needle next to the sympathetic nerves using an X-ray machine or ultrasound scan. A combination of medicine and possibly a steroid is then injected to block pain and inflammation signals from these nerves.

Lumbar Sympathetic Block Procedure

A lumbar sympathetic nerve block is an outpatient procedure in which our board-certified physician injects medication near the sympathetic nerves in the lumbar spine to reduce pain and inflammation. The entire procedure usually takes less than half an hour.

The procedure consists of specific steps:
Preparation
Local anesthesia.
Injection of the injection
Observation

Lumbar sympathetic block can be an effective method of pain management in cases where other treatments have not provided tangible relief.

If you have any questions about the sympathetic nerve block for back pain relief we offer, make an appointment with our top-rated doctor at New York Pain Care.

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