We start the insurance authorization process at the time of scheduling your procedure after a consultation or evaluation, based on availability. We request most patients to bring an escort to drive them safely. In most cases, patients feel slight discomfort at the injection site which usually resolves with ice and over the counter medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.  There may be a temporary sensation of pressure or numbness at the site of the injection. There may also be numbness in your legs from the injection of local anesthetic that usually resolves in couple of hours. Sometimes we request patients to bring their cane or walker to help them get to their cars safely.

The effect from the steroid injection can take 4-7 days to demonstrate its maximum benefit. Some patients feel improvement right away.