All spinal treatment that I had received, injections, ablation etc, was done under twilight. I changed doctors because new doctor was closer, not so much traveling. He only uses local numbing (or oral meds if you feel you need it)
I was petrified at first, but not as bad as I imagined. I asked him why, and he said that he wants to know if where he is working is causing any unwanted nerve issues, as he talks to me through the whole thing.
It is not that bad, feels like a huge relief when he gets to that spot. Procedure hurts less than the back pain…
I live outside Augusta GA