If you're suffering from persistent back pain, neck pain, or radiating nerve pain in the arms or legs, an Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) may be an effective option to reduce inflammation and improve mobility—without surgery.
At Lifespring Pain Management Center, we specialize in image-guided injections that provide targeted relief from painful spinal conditions like disc herniations, sciatica, and spinal stenosis.
An epidural steroid injection is a minimally invasive procedure that delivers a powerful anti-inflammatory corticosteroid (steroid) and a local anesthetic directly into the epidural space around the spinal cord and nerve roots. This space often becomes inflamed due to pressure from conditions like herniated discs or bone spurs.
The steroid reduces inflammation, while the anesthetic provides immediate—but temporary—relief, allowing the steroid time to take full effect.
Preparation
You’ll lie on a treatment table, and the skin over your spine will be sterilized. A local anesthetic is applied to numb the area.
Fluoroscopy Guidance
Using fluoroscopy (live X-ray), your physician precisely guides a thin needle into the epidural space and injects a contrast dye to confirm proper placement.
Medication Injection
A mix of steroid and anesthetic is slowly injected into the targeted area around the spinal nerves.
Monitoring & Recovery
You’ll be monitored for 15–20 minutes post-injection before being released. If you receive sedation, you’ll need a driver to take you home and should avoid strenuous activity for the rest of the day.
Pain relief can last from several weeks to several months depending on the condition and individual response. Repeat injections may be scheduled as part of your treatment plan—generally no more than three per year.
At Lifespring Pain Management Center, our goal is to help you live pain-free through precise, compassionate care. If you're dealing with stubborn back, neck, leg, or arm pain, Epidural Steroid Injections may be a key part of your personalized treatment plan.
We proudly serve patients from Kaysville, Ogden, Layton, Farmington, Roy, and Salt Lake City.
We’re here to help you find relief and restore your quality of life. Reach out to schedule your consultation or ask us any questions.
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