Medical block injections provide fast and long-lasting relief for various musculoskeletal problems. At our clinic, our experienced doctors create personalized treatment plans. A block injection is a treatment in which a local anesthetic—often combined with a steroid—is administered near the affected nerve or painful area, thereby interrupting pain signals and relieving muscle spasms.

Main areas of application:

  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Lower back pain, sciatica
  • Neck pain, radiating pain into the arm
  • Shoulder, knee, and hip pain
  • Radicular pain caused by a herniated disc

  • Pain of neurological origin
  • Neuralgias (e.g. occipital neuralgia)

  • Postherpetic pain

How does the treatment proceed?

The injection block treatment begins with a preliminary consultation, during which the doctor performs a thorough physical examination and determines the exact cause of the pain. After this, a personalized treatment plan is created, which includes the injection site and the frequency of repeat treatments.

The treatment is painless due to the anesthetic, it may involve mild discomfort, and physical rest is recommended afterward.

After the injection, the doctor observes the patient for a short time. The doctor then gives further instructions regarding aftercare.

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Most commonly used block injections

Paravertebral spinal blockfor neck, back (thoracic) or sacral pain.

Block injection used for heel spur: a bony outgrowth on the heel bone, used to relieve inflammation of the attached plantar fascia.

Joint block injection used in small and large joints when pain is caused by degenerative processes or inflammation.

Block injection used for neuralgic pain – the anesthetic solution is infiltrated near the nerve fibers causing the symptoms, thereby relieving muscle spasms, tension, and pain.

What can you expect after a block injection?

After a block injection, pain and inflammation decrease within 1–3 days, and mobility also improves.

A side effect of steroid injection may be a temporary increase in blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The effect of a block injection appears within a few minutes and can last up to 21 days. In some cases, pain relief may last even several months. Block injection therapy is a repeatable treatment, allowing long-term maintenance of pain relief.

Yes, local anesthesia is used before the injection, typically with Novocaine, Lidocaine, or Marcaine.  

Block injections rarely have serious side effects. After the injection, mild discomfort may occur, such as pain at the injection site, swelling, or redness. Our doctor always provides the patient with detailed information before the treatment.

The price of the block injection can be checked in our price list.

After applying local anesthesia, the doctor targets the specific nerve causing the pain using a thin needle. The injection contains an anesthetic (for temporary pain relief) and a steroid (for longer-term relief). The procedure takes about 20 minutes, and the patient can go home about one hour after the intervention.

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