Blockades for back pain

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Back pain - this is a common problem that every person faces throughout their life. But in some diseases it can be so severe that simple painkillers stop helping. In such cases, you can quickly improve your well-being with the help of a blockade.

Paravertebral blockade - this is an injection that involves administering the drug directly to the site of the pathological process and the onset of pain. In particular, for back pain, blockades are performed along the spine. After the procedure, the patient feels a decrease in pain within half an hour.

At «Oxford Medical» back blockades are performed by an orthopedic traumatologist, a spinal surgeon with more than 10 years of experience. The procedure is performed under X-ray control, which ensures maximum accuracy of drug administration and safety of the injection.

Blockade - this is an ambulance: it allows you to quickly get rid of back pain, but does not solve the problem as a whole. To do this, you need to find out the cause of the disease and carry out appropriate treatment. At «Oxford Medical» you can undergo diagnostics and receive the necessary medical care using conservative and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Make an appointment with a spinal surgeon.

The main drugs used for blockades are:

1. Local anesthetics are used for temporary pain relief. They block nerve impulses, which allows you to quickly reduce or completely eliminate pain.

2. Corticosteroids - powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that help reduce inflammation and swelling in the affected area. They provide a longer-lasting effect compared to local anesthetics.

Depending on the cause of back pain, the following are performed:

• epidural block;

• facet joint block;

• selective nerve root block.

Facet joint block involves the injection of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs into the joint capsule. It is prescribed for back pain caused by damage to the joints of the spine.

Like the blockade for spinal hernia, the facet block is performed in the operating room under X-ray control. After antiseptic treatment of the skin and local anesthesia, a needle is inserted into the facet joint. Due to the point injection of drugs, the analgesic effect occurs within 20-30 minutes and can last up to 3-6 months.

Paravertebral blocks have the following advantages:

• rapid pain relief – the effect can be felt within 5-30 minutes;

• long-lasting effect – the use of corticosteroids allows for long-term reduction of pain and inflammation;

• minimum risk of side effects if the procedure is performed correctly by an experienced specialist.

At «Oxford Medical», cervical spine and other back blocks are performed in a modern spinal surgery department. The operating room has a new digital X-ray machine (C-arm), which provides high-quality visualization and allows the surgeon to insert the needle with maximum accuracy, controlling the depth of insertion, distance from the spinal cord, bone tissue and vessels.

The cost of performing a spinal block may vary. It depends on the type of block and the drugs used. You can find out the prices here. We adhere to a policy of loyal prices and strive to make medical care accessible to as many patients as possible. Make an appointment with a doctor at a time convenient for you.