In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...

When back pain won’t go away, your doctor will consider all the treatments that could help you, from exercise and physical therapy to medication. Part of that may include injections to ease your back ...

Preoperatively receiving epidural steroid injections increases risk of infection after a lumbar spinal fusion, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery. Researchers examined a ...

Epidural glucocorticoid injections are widely used to treat symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis, a common cause of pain and disability in older adults. However, rigorous data are lacking regarding the ...

A cervical epidural steroid injection goes into a space near the spine and has anti-inflammatory effects. But it’s not recommended for everyone with chronic pain. A cervical epidural steroid injection ...

There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology finds. Epidural ...

For patients with spinal stenosis, epidural steroid injections (ESI) may actually lead to worse outcomes—- whether or not the patient later undergoes surgery, according to a new study. For patients ...

When you have back problems, it can be hard to function during daily activities. It can be even harder to participate in leisurely activities that help you relax and enjoy yourself. Everyday chores ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An international panel found no high certainty evidence on conventional procedures for spine pain. The panel ...

A facet joint injection is a procedure where pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory medications are injected into your facet joints to reduce pain. Your facet joints are a pair of small joints located ...