You should expect to be here for about one and a half hours for your first visit (if you are scheduled to have a procedure on your first visit). This includes time to fill out paperwork, time with the nurse to have a complete history taken, time with the physician for your physical examination and assessment as well as time for the procedure and the recovery time.

If you are scheduled to have a procedure on your first visit then you will need to bring a driver (someone who can drive you home). A list of medications and the dosages (including all over-the-counter drugs and vitamins), and any MRI films or discs.

Yes you may eat and/or drink prior to your appointment unless you are scheduled for a Discogram or Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial. Patients scheduled for these procedures may not have anything to eat or drink (except a small glass of water) for six hours prior to their appointment.

You should return to a quiet setting for the remainder of the day after your procedure. You may return to work or your normal activities the next day.

You may feel soreness at the injection site. You may experience increased pain and muscle spasms for 24-48 hours after your injection due to the trauma of the injection itself.

Not for 24 hours. It is acceptable to take a shower (and remove any Band-Aid(s) or other dressings over your injection site), but do not soak in a tub, hot tub or swim for 24 hours.