Spinal Nerve Blocks
Spinal Nerve Blocks in Colorado Springs, CO
If chronic neck pain, back pain, arm pain, or leg pain is interfering with your daily life, spinal nerve blocks may provide effective relief while helping identify the source of your symptoms. At Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, our experienced spine specialists offer advanced diagnostic and therapeutic spinal nerve block procedures for patients throughout Colorado Springs and the surrounding communities.
Spinal nerve blocks are minimally invasive injections that deliver medication directly around irritated or compressed spinal nerves to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and improve function. These procedures are often recommended for patients experiencing symptoms caused by spinal stenosis, herniated discs, pinched nerves, or other spine-related conditions. Our team develops personalized treatment plans designed to help patients return to their normal activities with greater comfort and mobility.
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Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group
Spinal conditions can affect your neck, back, movement, and overall quality of life. Pain, stiffness, numbness, or weakness can make it difficult to work, exercise, sleep, or perform everyday activities.
CSOG provides comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Our specialists use a conservative-first approach whenever appropriate, with treatment options that may include physical therapy, medications, injections, and other nonsurgical treatments. When surgery is necessary, advanced surgical techniques may provide another option.
Your care begins with a thorough evaluation to understand the source of your symptoms and how they are affecting you. We then develop a treatment plan based on your condition, goals, and individual needs.
What is a Spinal Nerve Block?
A spinal nerve block is the injection of an anesthetic and steroid medication around the spinal nerve root to diagnose or treat pain.
Indications for Spinal Nerve Blocks
Spinal nerve blocks are indicated to relieve pain, weakness, numbness and tingling sensations in your neck, back, and extremities due to nerve injuries such as a pinched nerve or narrowing of the spinal column (stenosis).
Preparation for a Spinal Nerve Block
You should not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before the procedure. You may take your medications with water. You may have to temporarily discontinue certain medications such as blood thinners or diabetic medication. The procedure is not performed if you have an ongoing infection or elevated blood pressure.
Procedure for a Spinal Nerve Block
- A spinal nerve block is an outpatient procedure. You will lie on your stomach on an X-ray table and your doctor will administer a sedative intravenously to help you relax during the procedure.
- Your vitals are constantly monitored. Your doctor locates the target site with the help of X-ray imaging.
- A contrast dye is used to ensure that the needle is accurately placed and the medication is then delivered to the target site.
- If the nerve block is performed as a diagnostic procedure, you will be instructed to note any changes in pain at different intervals.
- This helps your doctor evaluate which nerve is causing pain. The entire procedure takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
What will I Experience After a Spinal Nerve Block?
You may have pain relief immediately after the injection, but pain may return after a few hours as the anesthesia wears off. The effects of the treatment will be usually noticed 2 or 3 days after the treatment. If you respond well to the first injection, you may be advised to have another injection after a period of time for better relief.
Risks and Complications Associated with Spinal Nerve Blocks
As with any procedure, a spinal nerve block may be associated with certain risks and complications such as pain (temporary), bruising, infection at the site of the injection and nerve damage.
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Why Choose Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group for Spinal Nerve Blocks?
Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group provides comprehensive spine care using advanced diagnostic techniques and evidence-based treatments to help patients achieve lasting pain relief.
Patients choose our practice because we offer:
- Board-certified orthopaedic spine specialists with extensive experience treating neck and back pain
- Advanced imaging-guided spinal injection procedures for precision and safety
- Comprehensive evaluation to accurately diagnose the source of pain
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s condition and goals
- Non-surgical solutions designed to reduce pain and improve function
- Coordinated rehabilitation and long-term spine care
- Trusted orthopaedic care serving Colorado Springs and surrounding areas
Our goal is to help patients find relief from chronic pain while improving mobility, function, and quality of life.
Spinal Nerve Blocks FAQs
Find Relief from Neck and Back Pain in Colorado Springs
Persistent pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness caused by irritated spinal nerves can affect every aspect of your life. The spine specialists at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group offer advanced spinal nerve block treatments designed to accurately diagnose the source of pain and provide effective relief.
Schedule your consultation today to learn whether spinal nerve blocks may be the right treatment option for your condition. Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group is committed to helping you move more comfortably and get back to the activities you enjoy.