Nerve Block Injections

A nerve block injection delivers pain-relieving medication directly to the nerve or the area surrounding it.

What You'll Learn

• What nerve block injections are and how they work
• The two main purposes of nerve block injections
• The different types of injections available
• Realistic expectations for short-term and long-term results
• Safety considerations and possible complications
• When nerve block injections may be right for you

Nerve block injections can temporarily relieve the pain of lumbar spinal stenosis. However, they do not fix the underlying narrowing of the spine. On this page, we'll explain the different types of nerve block injections, what kind of results you can realistically expect, and their limitations — honestly and clearly.