Spinal injections or blocks are normally done under sedation as a day case
You will be in hospital for 2 hours
You need to be accompanied and cannot drive that day or go out
You can return to work the following day unless you are a pilot as you need to notify the CAA
15% of patients have flare up of pain for a few days, 15% have immediate relief and the remainder have some benefits
Relief can last for several months and you can have several injection,s over time.