6 Modified Independence - Patient can be left alone for an entire day but may need some degree of supervision with new or complex activities. Routine activities can be pursued independently. Helper
You may resume normal activities the day after the procedure, unless otherwise directed by your physician. It may take a week or more for you to feel relief after a facet joint injection. Because of the diagnostic nature of a medial branch block, pain relief may start immediately but last only a few hours. Several weeks may be required to feel the full effect of a radiofrequency ablation procedure.
How long will my leg or foot be numb? ï· How long the nerve block lasts may vary from person to person. Often it will last between 12 to 20 hours but may last up to 2 days. Your leg and or foot may be weak or hard to control during this time. It may give out under your weight so be careful. ï· As the numbing wears off, you may feel tingling as the nerves start to wake up.