Are you struggling with back or neck pain that radiates into your arms or legs? Epidural steroid injections (ESI) target inflamed spinal nerves, helping relieve pain from conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and sciatica. At Arête Health Group, we use precise, image-guided care to help you move comfortably again.
Reduce Spinal Nerve
Inflammation and Pain
Epidural steroid injections (ESI) are minimally invasive treatments used to relieve pain caused by inflammation around spinal nerves. They involve delivering a corticosteroid medication into the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord. This helps reduce swelling and irritation, easing pain associated with conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and sciatica. Our providers use precise imaging to ensure safe, targeted relief tailored to your condition.
Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI) Treat:
- Herniated or bulging discs causing nerve compression
- Sciatica with pain radiating down the leg
- Spinal stenosis narrowing the spinal canal
- Degenerative disc disease with inflammation
- Pinched nerves in the neck or lower back
- Radiculopathy causing numbness, tingling, or weakness
- Chronic back or neck pain linked to nerve irritation
How Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI) Work
Epidural steroid injections (ESI) work by delivering a powerful anti-inflammatory medication to the irritated spinal nerves. Using imaging guidance, our provider places a small needle into the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord. The corticosteroid reduces swelling and suppresses inflammatory chemicals that trigger pain signals. This helps calm the affected nerve, decreasing pain, tingling, and weakness. By targeting the source rather than masking symptoms, ESIs can improve mobility and allow your body to heal more effectively.
Benefits of Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI):
- Targets pain at its source for more effective relief
- Reduces inflammation around irritated spinal nerves
- Minimally invasive with no major surgery required
- Performed with imaging guidance for precision
- Can provide fast-acting pain relief for many patients
- Helps improve mobility and daily function
- May delay or prevent the need for surgery
- Short procedure time with little downtime
FAQs
How Long Does Pain Relief From an Epidural Steroid Injection Last?
Relief can vary depending on your condition and how your body responds. Some people feel improvement within a few days that lasts weeks or even months, while others may need a series of injections. Your provider will guide you based on your symptoms and goals.
Are Epidural Steroid Injections Painful?
You may feel some pressure or discomfort during the procedure, but it’s typically well-tolerated. A local anesthetic is used to numb the area, and the entire process is relatively quick.
How Many Injections Will I Need?
This depends on your diagnosis and how you respond to treatment. Some patients benefit from a single injection, while others may need a series of injections spaced over time. Your provider will create a personalized plan to give you the best possible relief.
What Should I Expect After the Procedure?
You may experience mild soreness at the injection site for a day or two. Pain relief can begin within a few days as inflammation decreases. Most patients can return to normal activities shortly after treatment with minimal downtime.
Will This Cure My Back or Neck Condition?
Epidural steroid injections reduce inflammation and relieve pain, but they don’t cure the underlying condition. However, by easing your symptoms, they can help you move more comfortably and participate in physical therapy or other treatments that support healing.
Who is a Good Candidate for This Treatment?
If you’re dealing with nerve-related back or neck pain, such as sciatica, herniated discs, or spinal stenosis, you may be a strong candidate for ESI. The best way to know is through a personalized evaluation, where your provider takes the time to understand your goals.
Schedule Your Consultation
When’s the last time you saw a provider who truly listened to your pain and understood how it affects your daily life? At Arête Health Group in Paramus, you’re never just another case: you’re cared for as a whole person. Our providers take the time to know you and tailor treatment to your needs. If you’re ready for meaningful relief, schedule your consultation for epidural steroid injections (ESI) today.
