Is an Epidural Steroid Injection Right for You?

Spinal conditions can cause pain that extends beyond your back or neck. When inflammation or irritation affects a spinal nerve, pain may travel into the arms, legs, buttocks, or other areas.
Back or neck pain is affecting your daily activities
Pain travels from your back or neck into an arm, leg, or buttock
Conservative treatments haven't provided enough relief
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Conditions Treated With Epidural Steroid Injections

Herniated & Bulging Discs
A herniated or bulging disc can irritate or compress nearby spinal nerves, potentially causing back or neck pain along with radiating symptoms.
Sciatica
Sciatica occurs when irritation or compression affects the sciatic nerve, often causing pain that travels from the lower back into the buttock and leg.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis occurs when spaces within the spine become narrowed, which can place pressure on nerves and contribute to back or leg symptoms.
Radicular Pain
Radicular pain occurs when a spinal nerve root becomes irritated or compressed. Symptoms may travel along the path of the affected nerve and can include pain, tingling, or numbness.
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FIND OUT IF AN EPIDURAL MAY HELP
The appropriate injection technique depends on the location of your symptoms, the suspected source of nerve irritation, and your individual anatomy.

Interlaminar Epidural Injection

Medication is delivered into the epidural space through an approach between the vertebrae. This technique may be used for certain cervical, thoracic, or lumbar conditions.

Transforaminal Epidural Injection

Medication is delivered near a specific spinal nerve root through the opening where the nerve exits the spine. This approach may be considered when pain follows a particular nerve distribution.

Caudal Epidural Injection

Medication is delivered through an opening at the base of the sacrum. A caudal approach may be considered for certain lower-back and radiating pain conditions.

Cervical Epidural Injection

A cervical epidural injection targets the epidural space in the neck and may be considered for certain types of neck pain and radiating arm pain associated with irritated cervical nerves.

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What to Expect During an Epidural Steroid Injection

Epidural steroid injections are generally performed as outpatient procedures. The current PainHelp site states that its epidural injections typically take approximately 15–30 minutes and use real-time X-ray guidance. MVPS Epidural Injection Information
Before treatment: Your provider reviews your medical history and medications and confirms that the procedure is appropriate.
During treatment: You are positioned comfortably while imaging guidance is used to accurately direct the needle.
After treatment: You are monitored briefly and given instructions for your recovery.
Results: Relief varies depending on the underlying condition and individual patient. An epidural injection is not a permanent cure for the structural cause of spinal pain.

As with any medical procedure, epidural injections have potential risks. These can include temporary soreness, headache, infection, bleeding, or nerve-related complications. Your provider will discuss the specific risks and benefits with you before treatment.

Medical Insurance & Coverage

Coverage for epidural steroid injections depends on your insurance plan, diagnosis, medical necessity, and individual policy requirements.

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Our team can help you understand the next steps before your procedure.

Take the First Step Toward Pain Relief

If back, neck, or radiating nerve pain is affecting your everyday life, an epidural steroid injection may be one treatment option to discuss with a pain specialist.
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