Nerve root block injections
From £810 per injection
Injections performed by musculoskeletal physicians
This injection is only available at our Blackberry Clinics, located in Milton Keynes, Oxford and Guildford. You can book directly with Blackberry Clinics for your MSK physician consultation and injection appointment from £233.
What are nerve root block injections?
Nerve root block injections are given to diagnose and treat pain that travels down the leg, often caused by a slipped disc. They involve injecting a mix of anaesthetic and steroid near the affected nerve root to numb the area and reduce inflammation. This can provide immediate pain relief and help in diagnosing the source of the pain.
What to expect from a nerve root block injection
Before your injection appointment
You will have already had an MSK physician consultation, where your physician recommended a nerve root block injection to help manage your symptoms and relieve pain.
You’ll need an MSK physician consultation before your injection. You can book this online, but injection appointments must be made at the clinic on the day of your consultation. The cost of the consultation is separate from the injection.
Appointment
MSK physician consultation (40 minutes)
Nerve root block injection
Follow-up appointment
Greater London
£265
£810
£202
Outside Greater London
£233
£810
£170
What happens during the appointment
Consultation with MSK physician
You will first have a consultation to discuss your symptoms and medical history. The doctor will explain the procedure and answer any questions.
Injection
You’ll then be positioned comfortably, and the skin over the injection site will be cleared. Using fluoroscopic X-ray guidance, the doctor will insert a needle near the affected nerve root. A mixture of anaesthetic and steroid is injected to numb the nerve and reduce inflammation. The procedure is usually quick, and you may experience immediate pain relief.
After your appointment
After your appointment you may experience immediate pain relief due to the anaesthetic. The steroid component works over the next few weeks to reduce inflammation. It’s common to feel soreness at the injection site, but this usually subsides quickly.
Follow up appointment
A follow up appointment is required to assess your response to the injection and discuss any further treatment if necessary.
Post-injection care
Once you’re in less pain, it’s important that you book to see a physiotherapist. They can monitor your progress and provide you with a graduated exercise programme to increase your strength and mobility.
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