Targeted Relief for Nerve and Disc Pain in Kaysville, UT

If you’re struggling with chronic lower back pain, leg pain, or sciatica, a Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection may offer the relief you’ve been looking for—without the need for surgery. This minimally invasive procedure delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly to the area around an irritated nerve root, providing targeted pain relief and reducing inflammation.

At Lifespring Pain Management Center, we use advanced imaging and expert precision to ensure each injection is safe, effective, and tailored to your condition.

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WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW

What Is a Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection?

This injection is performed near the nerve root as it exits the spinal canal through a small opening called the foramen. By delivering a combination of corticosteroid and anesthetic directly into the epidural space, the medication reduces swelling and relieves pressure on the affected nerves.

Herniated or bulging discs
Sciatica
Spinal stenosis
Bone spurs
Nerve root compression
Degenerative disc disease

Positioning & Preparation

You’ll lie on your stomach or side with a pillow under your abdomen to elevate your lower spine. The injection site is cleaned and numbed with local anesthetic.

Needle Guidance

Using fluoroscopy (live X-ray) and contrast dye, your physician precisely guides the needle into the transforaminal space near the inflamed nerve root.

Medication Injection

Once confirmed, a steroid-anesthetic mixture is injected into the epidural space, coating the nerve root and surrounding tissue to reduce inflammation and block pain signals.

Completion

The entire procedure typically takes 15–30 minutes. A bandage is applied to the injection site, and you’ll be monitored briefly before heading home.

Avoid driving or strenuous activity for 24 hours
Resume light daily activities the next day
Some patients feel immediate relief from the anesthetic
Long-lasting relief typically begins within 2–3 days as the steroid takes effect
Results may last several weeks to several months

For chronic or recurring conditions, your provider may recommend additional injections as part of a long-term treatment plan.

Highly targeted and image-guided
Minimally invasive and low risk
Can delay or prevent the need for surgery
Reduces reliance on oral medications
Improves mobility and quality of life

This procedure is considered very safe. However, mild side effects may include:

Temporary soreness at the injection site
Headache (in rare cases, if the dura is punctured)
Minor bleeding or risk of infection

Most side effects are temporary and resolve within a few hours.

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Experience Trusted Back Pain Relief in Kaysville

At Lifespring Pain Management Center, our board-certified providers use the latest techniques and imaging tools to deliver effective, customized care. If you’re dealing with nerve or disc-related pain, a Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection may be the relief you need to get back to life.