TREATMENTS & PROCEDURES
EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTIONS
UNDERSTANDING THE PROCEDURE
HOW DO EPIDURAL STEROID injections WORK?
During an Epidural Steroid Injection, you'll lie on your stomach while a board-certified pain management physician uses fluoroscopy (live X-ray) guidance to precisely place a needle into the epidural space. Once the needle is correctly positioned, a combination of a local anesthetic (such as lidocaine) and a corticosteroid medication (such as cortisone) is injected into the epidural space. The local anesthetic provides immediate pain relief, while the corticosteroid reduces inflammation and may provide longer-term relief.
ARE EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTIONS right for you?
More Than a treatment: A Step Toward Relief
CONDITIONS TREATED:
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Herniated discs: ESIs can help reduce inflammation and relieve pain caused by the compression of spinal nerves due to a herniated disc.
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Spinal stenosis: ESIs may alleviate pain and discomfort associated with spinal stenosis by reducing inflammation in the affected area and relieving pressure on the spinal nerves.
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Degenerative disc disease: ESIs can provide relief from pain caused by inflammation and irritation of the spinal nerves due to degenerative changes in the discs.
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Sciatica: ESIs may help alleviate the pain and discomfort of sciatica, a condition characterized by pain radiating from the lower back down the leg, by reducing inflammation around the affected nerve roots.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
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Highly Effective: Epidural steroid injections are highly effective in treating back or neck pain that radiates into the legs or arms.
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A Safe, In-office Procedure: They can be completed in the office, and greatly reduce pain associated with herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and sciatica.
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Minimally Invasive: Because the treatment is minimally invasive, recovery is quick—most patients are able to go home shortly after the procedure.
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They Do Not Limit Future Care Options: Epidurals do not prevent patients from pursuing other treatments in the future, including surgery.
FAQS: Frequently asked questions
An epidural can last weeks, months, or even up to a year for some patients.
The procedure isn’t painful, however the level of discomfort experienced depends on the type of injection and area being treated. Local anesthesia is used to numb the injection site.
If the procedure is done in office without sedation, patients may resume light activities the same day as tolerated.
Groth Pain & Spine:
Guiding You From Pain To Possibility
At our practice, we don’t just treat pain, we treat people. We take time to understand your story, your symptoms, and what matters most to you. With every visit, you’ll experience thoughtful, attentive care that puts your comfort and well-being first. Because to us, you’re not just a patient, you’re part of the family.
GROTH PAIN & SPINE
WHAT ARE EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTIONS?
Epidural Steroid Injections (ESIs) are a common non-surgical treatment option for relieving pain caused by inflammation of spinal nerves. This inflammation can result from conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease. ESIs deliver a combination of a local anesthetic and corticosteroid medication directly into the epidural space surrounding the spinal nerves, aiming to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.
Minimally Invasive
Fast, Targeted Relief
Safe, In-office Treatment
Minimal Downtime