Epidural Steroid Injection
Epidural steroid injections deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly to the source of spinal pain, providing relief from herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and radiculopathy.
Who Is This For?
- Patients with herniated or bulging discs causing radicular pain
- Individuals with spinal stenosis and nerve compression
- Workers with sciatica or cervical radiculopathy
- Patients who have not responded adequately to conservative treatment
- Individuals needing pain reduction to participate in rehabilitation
- Patients seeking alternatives to surgery for spinal pain
About Epidural Steroid Injection
Epidural Steroid Injections (ESIs) at Advantage Brain & Trauma are a cornerstone of our interventional pain management program. These minimally invasive procedures deliver corticosteroid medication directly into the epidural space surrounding the spinal nerves, reducing inflammation and providing significant pain relief.
ESIs are performed under fluoroscopic (X-ray) guidance to ensure precise needle placement and optimal medication delivery. This image-guided approach maximizes effectiveness while minimizing risk, allowing our physicians to target the exact level and location of the pain source.
As part of our multidisciplinary approach, epidural injections are integrated with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other rehabilitation services. Pain reduction from the injection creates a therapeutic window that allows patients to participate more fully in their rehabilitation programs.
Meet Your Epidural Steroid Injection Team
Our experienced professionals are dedicated to delivering the highest quality epidural steroid injection care.
Who Is This For?
- Patients with herniated or bulging discs causing radicular pain
- Individuals with spinal stenosis and nerve compression
- Workers with sciatica or cervical radiculopathy
- Patients who have not responded adequately to conservative treatment
- Individuals needing pain reduction to participate in rehabilitation
- Patients seeking alternatives to surgery for spinal pain
How It Works
Clinical Evaluation
Clinical Evaluation
Your physician reviews imaging, symptoms, and examination findings to determine if an ESI is appropriate and to identify the target level.
Procedure Preparation
Procedure Preparation
The injection area is cleaned and numbed with local anesthetic. You are positioned comfortably and monitoring equipment is applied.
Fluoroscopic Guidance
Fluoroscopic Guidance
Using real-time X-ray guidance, the physician precisely positions the needle in the epidural space at the target level.
Medication Delivery
Medication Delivery
A combination of corticosteroid and local anesthetic is injected, delivering anti-inflammatory medication directly to the inflamed nerve roots.
Post-Procedure Monitoring
Post-Procedure Monitoring
You are monitored briefly after the procedure and given discharge instructions. Most patients can resume normal activities within 24-48 hours.
Why Choose Advantage Brain & Trauma
Targeted Pain Relief
Medication is delivered directly to the source of inflammation, providing more effective relief than oral medications.
Minimally Invasive
The procedure is performed with a small needle under local anesthesia — no incisions, no general anesthesia, and minimal recovery time.
Enables Rehabilitation
Pain reduction allows patients to participate more actively in physical therapy and rehabilitation programs.
Diagnostic Value
The response to the injection helps confirm the pain source, guiding further treatment decisions.
Surgery Alternative
Many patients achieve sufficient relief with ESIs to avoid or delay surgical intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where This Service Is Available
Epidural Steroid Injection is available at 7 of our locations
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