Selective Nerve Blocks in Green Bay, WI

Selective Nerve Blocks

Sometimes the hardest part of treating spine pain is knowing exactly which nerve is responsible. A selective nerve block places a small amount of anesthetic (often with anti-inflammatory medication) at one specific nerve root — which serves two purposes at once: it can relieve pain, and it tells us with precision whether that nerve is the true source of your symptoms.

Diagnostic and therapeutic in one procedure

Selective nerve blocks are used when imaging shows changes at more than one spinal level and we need to confirm which one is generating your pain — information that guides every treatment decision that follows. Many patients also experience meaningful pain relief from the injection itself, which can last from weeks to months depending on the underlying condition.

Conditions nerve blocks may help

Nerve blocks are commonly used for radiating arm or leg pain from a compressed or inflamed nerve root, herniated discs affecting a specific level, foraminal stenosis, and pain that has not responded to more conservative care.

What to expect

The procedure is performed in-office with image guidance and typically takes minutes. You may notice numbness in the affected area for several hours afterward — that's the anesthetic doing its diagnostic work, and we'll ask you to track your pain relief closely during that window. Most patients return to normal light activity the next day.

Schedule an evaluation

Call 920-301-3161 or contact us online to find out whether a selective nerve block is the right next step. Our clinic at 2411 Holmgren Way serves Green Bay and the surrounding Fox Valley communities.