Lumbar Spinal Nerve Analgesia is a minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedure performed in the lumbar spine to treat pain caused by irritation or inflammation of the lumbar nerve roots.
During the procedure, a targeted injection of a local anesthetic, with or without a corticosteroid, is administered near the affected nerve. This treatment helps reduce inflammation and swelling, providing relief from pain that often radiates to the buttock, thigh, lower leg, or foot, as commonly seen in cases of sciatica.
The procedure serves both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, helping to accurately identify the source of pain while also providing immediate symptom relief. It is indicated for conditions such as lumbar disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, spinal canal stenosis, degenerative changes of the spine, and chronic radicular pain.
Lumbar Spinal Nerve Analgesia is a safe and well-tolerated treatment that is often incorporated into a comprehensive conservative rehabilitation program, together with physiotherapy and therapeutic exercise. It contributes to improved function and quality of life and, in many cases, may help reduce or delay the need for surgical intervention.