Published July 19th, 2007
in Pain Management.
The next day, the patient can return to regular activities, with care. The neck or back is often very sore over the next one to four days, caused by muscle spasm and irritability while the targeted nerves are dying from the heat damage over the next one to two weeks. Resting for a few days before resuming normal activities is normal, with painkilling medication given as appropriate.
Full pain relief is usually developed about two to three weeks after the procedure, by which time the nerves have completely died. The back or neck may feel odd or slightly weak for several weeks after.
The nerves will eventually grow back with time, but the pain may or may not come back, and if it does, a second procedure can be performed. In some cases the pain never returns.
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