Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block Treatment in India

Sarah Kumar, a 42-year-old high school...

Sarah Kumar, a 42-year-old high school biology teacher and mother of two, had been struggling with debilitating pain for eight months. An avid gardener, she initially felt a sharp twinge while lifting a heavy pot. The pain evolved into a constant, burning ache radiating from her lower back down her left leg to her foot, accompanied by numbness and tingling. Simple tasks like standing to teach, driving, or playing with her children became agonizing. After months of physical therapy and oral medications provided only fleeting relief, an MRI revealed a herniated disc at L5-S1 compressing the nerve root. Her neurosurgeon, Dr. Evans, recommended a Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block as both a diagnostic tool to confirm the pain source and a therapeutic intervention to reduce inflammation. Sarah was anxious but hopeful. During the minimally invasive, image-guided procedure, she felt pressure and a brief, familiar radiating sensation. The immediate relief was profound; the searing leg pain was gone. Over the next week, the targeted steroid took full effect, calming the inflamed nerve. Combined with a tailored physiotherapy program, Sarah regained her mobility. Emotionally, she transitioned from feeling like a burden to her family, frustrated and depressed by her limitations, to being reinvigorated with hope. She returned to her classroom and garden, managing her condition with renewed confidence and a deep appreciation for pain-free moments.