Cervical Selective Nerve Root Block in Queens

Do you have neck pain that travels down your arm? A pinched or irritated nerve could be the cause. At 5th Avenue Wellness Medicine, we offer Cervical Selective Nerve Root Block injections to help find the nerve that’s causing your pain—and treat it at the same time.

What Is a Cervical Selective Nerve Root Block?

This is a special shot that goes near a nerve in your neck. It targets one nerve—the one we think is causing your pain.

The injection has:

• A numbing medicine to block the pain
• A steroid to reduce swelling around the nerve

If the pain goes away after the shot, it means we found the problem. The medicine also helps calm the nerve so you can feel better.

Why You Might Need This Cervical Selective Nerve Root Block Injection

Sometimes, nerves in the neck get pinched or inflamed. This can happen because of:

• A bulging or herniated disc
• Arthritis
• Narrow spaces in the spine (spinal stenosis)
• Injury or strain

These issues can cause:

• Neck pain
• Pain that travels down one arm
• Tingling or numbness in the hands or fingers
• Weakness in the shoulder or arm

A Cervical Selective Nerve Root Block helps us find out which nerve is affected—and helps reduce pain fast.

Who Can Get a Cervical Selective Nerve Root Block?

This injection may be right for you if:

• You have neck pain with arm pain
• The pain is on one side of your body
• You feel tingling, numbness, or weakness in your arm or hand
• Your scan (like an MRI) shows a pinched nerve
• Other treatments have not worked

It’s a helpful next step before thinking about surgery.

How to Get Ready for Your Cervical Selective Nerve Root Block Injection

To prepare:

• Don’t eat or drink for at least 6 hours before your appointment
• Tell us about any medications you take
• Bring someone to drive you home—you won’t be able to drive yourself

We’ll explain everything to make sure you feel calm and ready.

What Happens During the Procedure

• You lie down on a table
• We clean your skin and numb the area
• Using an X-ray, we guide a small needle near the nerve
• We inject a mix of numbing medicine and steroid

The whole thing usually takes about 30 minutes. Most people say it’s quick and not too painful.

What to Expect After the Injection

• Some people feel relief right away
• Others feel better after a few days
• You may feel some numbness or heaviness in your arm for a short time
• Rest for the day. Most people feel fine the next day

We’ll follow up to see how you’re doing.

How Long Does the Relief Last?

• Relief may last a few days or a few months
• If it works, we may do it again
• For some, this injection can help avoid surgery

Every case is different. We’ll build a plan that fits you.

What If It Doesn’t Work?

Don’t worry. If this injection doesn’t help enough, we have other options:

• Physical therapy to help with strength and motion
• Medication to reduce pain or swelling
• Other injections to target nerves
• Surgery, but only if nothing else helps

We’ll guide you every step of the way.

Take the First Step Toward Relief

Neck and arm pain can make life hard. A Cervical Selective Nerve Root Block may help you feel better—without surgery.

Call us today or book your visit online to get started. Let’s find the cause and help you heal.

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