When is an epidural steroid injection typically recommended?
Individuals who find relief from back pain and feel more comfortable are generally better able to comply with their individual therapies—such strengthening/pain relief exercises and low impact aerobic conditioning—that are critical in rehabilitating the lower back and helping prevent (or minimize) future episodes of low back pain. An epidural steroid injection can assist in providing that needed relief for patient compliance with the physical therapy regimen. Many common conditions—including a lumbar disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, and lumbar spinal stenosis—can cause severe acute or chronic low back pain and/or leg pain. For these and other conditions that can cause chronic pain, an epidural steroid injection may be an effective non-surgical treatment option. How is the epidural steroid injection performed? Before the epidural steroid injection An epidural steroid injection usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes. The patient lies flat on their stomach on the x-ray table.
