Not sure if it is also called RF, Radio Frequnecy but I just call it nerve deadening shots. They heat up the nerves along the spine to deaden them so you do not feel pain. I had 3 nerves done and I was 90% better and only took one tramadol a day. I was able to exercise everything but my core. The pain relief lasted for 6 months but can last up to 18 months. I am soon to have another set of nerve shots and I look forward to it knowing it works. The 1-2 weeks after it was done the muscle spasms were pretty intense then at 4-6 weeks I felt pretty good.

Since Feb 2007 I have L4-5, SI two bulging discs and one has a small tear. I had had cervical 4-5,5-6 in 2006 fusion with plates which was a total success.

Angela 39