Nov 28, 2025 · Spinal blocks (also called spinal anesthesia) and epidurals are two kinds of anesthesia delivered through your back. One key difference is the intended goal. Spinal blocks are an injection. …

Spinal anaesthesia (or spinal anesthesia), also called spinal block, subarachnoid block, intradural block and intrathecal block, [1] is a form of neuraxial regional anaesthesia involving the injection of a local …

Spinal anesthesia uses medication injected into the spinal fluid in the low part of your spinal column. The medication, a local anesthetic, makes the lower half of your body numb, and you will not be able to …

Dec 3, 2025 · A spinal block is a common form of regional anesthesia designed to temporarily numb sensation and movement, most frequently in the area below the waist. This procedure is an effective …

Nerve blocks are commonly used to manage pain that comes from the spine, as well as debilitating pain that affects the arms, legs, neck, and buttocks.

Dec 20, 2025 · Epidural and spinal blocks are types of anesthesia commonly used during labor for childbirth. While spinal blocks offer total pain relief, epidurals target the area where the procedure …

Spinal and epidural anesthesia are procedures that deliver medicines that numb parts of your body to block pain. They are given through shots in or around the spine.

Apr 17, 2025 · When a nerve becomes inflamed or compressed, as is often the case in sciatica or spinal disorders, it sends continuous pain signals to the brain. A nerve block interrupts this signal …

Sometimes we place the block closer to the spinal and it is called an epidural or spinal anesthesia. Like the peripheral nerve block it can be done as a single injection or with a catheter to provide pain …

Nov 30, 2023 · Living with chronic pain can be debilitating and affect your quality of life. Luckily, there are various methods available to alleviate pain and promote recovery. One such method is a nerve …