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A medical procedure involving the injection of medications, typically including a local anesthetic and a steroid, into the lateral opening of the spine where a nerve root exits. It is often recommended for patients with spinal canal or foramen narrowing causing nerve compression and radiating pain such as sciatica. The procedure is performed under live X-ray guidance with local anesthesia, and light intravenous sedation may be available. Patients should arrange transportation home, take it easy for a day or two, and may experience temporary numbness, soreness, or increased pain before relief begins around the third to fourth day.
