Dorsal Neuralgia Treatment in India

Rohan Gupta, a 42-year-old software engineer...

Rohan Gupta, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had always been active. A year ago, he began experiencing a sharp, burning pain that felt like an electric shock running down the center of his upper back, between his shoulder blades. It was triggered by sitting at his desk for long hours. Over-the-counter painkillers and physiotherapy provided only fleeting relief. The constant pain made him irritable at home and unable to focus at work. A neurosurgeon, after reviewing his MRI which showed no disc herniation but signs of nerve irritation, diagnosed him with Dorsal Neuralgia. The doctor recommended a diagnostic dorsal root ganglion (DRG) block. If successful, it would confirm the diagnosis and potentially offer longer-term relief. Rohan was anxious but desperate. The procedure, done under local anesthesia, was quick. He felt immediate numbness, followed by the profound absence of the familiar searing pain for the first time in months. In recovery, he cried from relief. The diagnostic block confirmed Dorsal Neuralgia. While he may need further intervention, the successful block gave him a clear path forward and immense hope. His emotional journey shifted from despair and frustration to cautious optimism and regained control over his life.