What is an epidural steroid injection?
An Epidural steroid injection is among the most common interventional pain management procedures. The procedure takes just a few minutes to perform and the purpose is to deliver powerful anti-inflammatory steroids around the source of nerve irritation or painful disc. Nerves that are pinched or chemically irritated can be exquisitely painful, and the relief provided by the steroids can allow them to heal and repair themselves, while at the same time allowing you to return to many of your normal activities. It is often necessary to perform an initial series of several epidural steroid injections separated by a few weeks.
