Why is Selective Nerve Root Block helpful?
SNR is used to treat pain caused by inflammation of the spine that may involve herniated discs, pinched nerves, and injured soft and connective tissues. It can also be used to help pin point the exact nerve involved in the painful condition. How many injections will I need? SNR is usually performed as a series of 2 to 3 injections over several weeks depending on the patient’s response. Not all patients require multiple injections. If a patient responds well to the initial treatment, the procedure in most cases does not need to be repeated. The treatments can be repeated indefinitely in the future (in 6 months, or later in life), if the problem returns. Does cortisone just cover up my pain? Will I injure myself without knowing? Cortisone is neither a pain medication nor an anesthetic. It is an anti-inflammatory drug. It is a compound similar to what the body normally produces at times of stress, except longer-lasting. Cortisone helps the body recover. All of your faculties and sensation
