Nerve Root Block Treatment in India

Vihaan Smith, a 42-year-old construction foreman...

Vihaan Smith, a 42-year-old construction foreman and father of two, had been struggling with debilitating sciatica for eight months after a workplace lifting injury. A sharp, burning pain shot down his right leg, making it impossible to stand for more than 15 minutes or play with his kids. An MRI confirmed a herniated disc at L5-S1 compressing the nerve root. Conservative treatments like physical therapy and oral medications provided only fleeting relief. His neurosurgeon, Dr. Evans, recommended a diagnostic and therapeutic L5-S1 nerve root block, explaining it could confirm the pain source and potentially provide significant relief. During the procedure, Vihaan was awake but sedated, feeling only pressure and a brief, familiar 'lightning bolt' sensation down his leg when the needle touched the nerve, which confirmed the target. The injection itself was painless. In recovery, the numbing medication wore off after a few hours, but over the next 3-5 days, the intense sciatic pain gradually faded to a dull ache. He could finally sleep through the night and cautiously return to light duties. Emotionally, Vihaan had felt trapped and fearful of being unable to provide for his family. The successful block gave him immense hope and a sense of regained control, proving there was a path forward, whether through further injections or eventual surgery.