POST-PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS / FAQ’s

After your procedure:

  • Rest today. You may drive and return to work tomorrow.
  • Regular activities, including exercise, can resume after 1-2 days

When you should get pain relief:

  • Pain relief can occur between 0 – 14 days after the procedure.
  • Amount of pain relief is different for everyone.

What you can do to help your pain:

  • Use an ice pack for the first 24 hours.
  • Use a heating pad for the next few days if needed 3-4 times per day.
  • Take over the counter pain relievers like Ibuprofen (Motrin), Tylenol or Aspirin if you can tolerate them

Will pain increase after a procedure?:

A mild to moderate increase in your usual pain is common following the procedure and should resolve within a few days.

When to seek medical attention:

Call the office if any of the following occur:

  • Drainage or redness at the injection site.
  • Severe increase in pain. (Mild to moderate increase in pain is normal).
  • Weakness or numbness.
  • Fever above 100.5 degrees.
  • Loss of bowel or bladder control.