Epidural Steroid Injections
BioHealth Pain Management Specialists
Epidural steroid injections are minimally invasive treatments used to help relieve pain caused by inflammation or irritation around spinal nerves. They may be recommended for pain affecting the neck, back, arms, or legs.
What Is an Epidural Steroid Injection?
An epidural steroid injection delivers anti-inflammatory medication into the epidural space surrounding the spinal nerves. The procedure is commonly performed using imaging guidance to help position the needle accurately.
Epidural injections may be considered for conditions such as:
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Sciatica
- Radiculopathy
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Pain following spine surgery
Benefits of Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidural steroid injections may reduce inflammation, relieve radiating nerve pain, and improve mobility. Temporary pain relief may also make it easier to participate in physical therapy and daily activities.
Find out whether an epidural steroid injection is appropriate for your symptoms. Call BioHealth Pain Management at 424-360-0066 to schedule an evaluation.
What to Expect During the Procedure
The treatment area is cleaned and numbed before the injection. Using imaging guidance, the physician carefully directs the needle into the epidural space and delivers the medication near the affected nerves. Patients usually return home the same day and receive specific recovery instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
They may be used for pain related to sciatica, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and other conditions involving irritated spinal nerves.
Some patients notice improvement within several days, although the timing and degree of relief vary.
Relief may last from several weeks to several months. Results depend on the underlying condition and the individual patient.
Patients are typically awake. Local anesthetic is used to numb the treatment area, and additional medication may be offered when appropriate.
Epidural steroid injections are generally considered safe when properly performed, but all procedures have risks. Your physician will discuss possible side effects, complications, and whether the treatment is appropriate for you.