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Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI)

Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI)

Epidural steroid injections are one of the most commonly performed non-surgical treatments for spine-related pain. This procedure delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly into the epidural space, the area surrounding the spinal nerves and discs.

Inflammation around spinal nerves is a common cause of pain that radiates into the arms or legs. By reducing this inflammation, epidural steroid injections can significantly relieve pain and improve mobility.

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Conditions Treated with Epidural Steroid Injections

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Epidural steroid injections are often used to treat:

  • Herniated or bulging discs
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Sciatica
  • Nerve root inflammation (radiculopathy)
  • Chronic neck or back pain
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Benefits of Epidural Steroid Injections

This treatment can help:

  • Reduce nerve inflammation
  • Relieve radiating arm or leg pain
  • Improve mobility and daily function
  • Allow patients to participate more effectively in physical therapy
  • Delay or avoid the need for surgery

Epidural steroid injections may be performed in the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), or lumbar (lower back) regions depending on the location of your symptoms.