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.

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.

Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI)