| StateName |
Average Cash Price |
| Alabama |
$1,097
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| Alaska |
$1,484
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| Arizona |
$1,241
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| Arkansas |
$1,087
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| California |
$1,362
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| Colorado |
$1,199
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| Connecticut |
$1,312
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| Delaware |
$1,275
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| District of Columbia |
$1,263
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| Florida |
$1,204
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| Georgia |
$1,129
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| Hawaii |
$1,142
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| Idaho |
$1,109
|
| Illinois |
$1,259
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| Indiana |
$1,148
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| Iowa |
$1,044
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| Kansas |
$1,081
|
| Kentucky |
$1,106
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| Louisiana |
$1,227
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| Maine |
$1,109
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| Maryland |
$1,305
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| Massachusetts |
$1,345
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| Michigan |
$1,239
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| Minnesota |
$1,395
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| Mississippi |
$1,115
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| Missouri |
$1,102
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| Montana |
$1,147
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| Nebraska |
$1,121
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| Nevada |
$1,184
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| New Hampshire |
$1,188
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| New Jersey |
$1,439
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| New Mexico |
$1,093
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| New York |
$1,354
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| North Carolina |
$1,087
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| North Dakota |
$1,207
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| Ohio |
$1,130
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| Oklahoma |
$1,209
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| Oregon |
$1,233
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| Pennsylvania |
$1,273
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| Rhode Island |
$1,357
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| South Carolina |
$1,158
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| South Dakota |
$1,079
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| Tennessee |
$1,088
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| Texas |
$1,176
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| Utah |
$1,226
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| Vermont |
$1,203
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| Virginia |
$1,170
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| Washington |
$1,305
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| West Virginia |
$1,171
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| Wisconsin |
$1,236
|
| Wyoming |
$1,203
|
What is a lumbar nerve root injection?
A lumbar nerve root injection is a treatment for severe pain in the lower back. The nerve roots are the locations where the nerves exit the spine. Old age, injury, arthritis, and multiple other medical conditions can lead to these nerve roots being compressed. This leads to severe cramping/stabbing pain in the lower back.
A lumbar nerve root injection involves injecting a small amount of steroid solution around these nerve roots to reduce the swelling, inflammation, and pain that results from the root being compressed. These injections often contain an anesthetic that temporarily numbs the nerve root, preventing the steroid injection from causing serious pain. This anesthetic also helps to provide some immediate relief until the steroid can begin reducing inflammation.
Are nerve root injections painful?
Pain at the injection site is one of the main side effects of lumbar nerve root injections. These injections must pass through the skin and the muscles of the back to reach the nerve roots. The pain is often reported as being similar to any other injection and is generally far less severe than the pain in the back that is being treated with the injection. This pain fades away within minutes once the injection is complete.
What can I expect after a nerve root injection?
Depending on what is contained within the injection, you may have relief of pain within minutes. Sometimes, it may take a few days to feel a lessening of pain. This relief can be temporary, fading away within weeks, or may be permanent. The exact speed of pain reduction and how long pain reduction lasts will depend on exactly what is causing your pain.
Side effects from nerve root injections are very rare. The most common side effect is pain at the injection site. In rare cases patients report headaches and a temporary increase in pain following injection.
How long should you rest after a nerve root injection?
There is no specific period of time that you have to rest after a nerve root injection. These injections do not cause any damage to the nerves, muscles, or bones of the spine, so no rest is required. Most patients recover from the pain of the injection within 15 minutes.
The relief of pain following the injection may lead you to become far more active than you were before. This can lead to muscle soreness and other injuries. Your doctor will likely recommend that you gradually increase your activity level to ensure that you do not cause yourself pain in another area.
How successful are nerve root injections?
Nerve root injections are considered very successful. One large study that collected the results of many smaller studies estimates the success rate to be 76-88%, with success being defined as “significant relief of pain,” as reported by patients.
How long does a lumbar nerve root injection last?
The exact duration of time that a nerve root injection lasts varies significantly based on the patient and what is causing their back pain. Patients with minor injuries generally see total relief from pain for months, or even years. Those with more serious chronic conditions may only have relief for a few days or some weeks. Your physician will be able to give you more information on how lumbar nerve root injections may affect your specific condition.
