Targeted anti-inflammatory treatment for radiating arm or leg pain.
This injection procedure is performed to relieve low back and radiating leg pain. Steroid medication can reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by spinal conditions.
Under live X-ray, the needle is precisely positioned into the SI joint capsule.
A combination of anesthetic and steroid is delivered into the affected area.
Relief is often immediate from the anesthetic, while the steroid effect builds over several days.
Some patients may feel brief numbness or heaviness in the treated area. This is normal and usually resolves quickly.
Walking and light activities typically resume the same day, with minimal downtime required.
Mobility and core-strengthening exercises are encouraged soon after the injection to maximize relief and restore function.
If inflammation persists, your doctor may recommend a short series of injections to achieve longer-lasting results.
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The injection places a small dose of steroid into the epidural space to reduce inflammation around spinal nerves. This decreases pain that may radiate into the legs or hips, improving comfort and mobility. Learn more about this technique under Cervical Epidural Injection, which uses a similar approach for the neck.
Lumbar epidural injections are used for disc herniations, spinal stenosis, sciatica, and degenerative disc problems. These conditions often irritate nerves, causing pain, tingling, or weakness in the back or legs. For additional non-surgical options, visit our Non-Surgical Treatments page.
You’ll receive local numbing medicine before the doctor uses fluoroscopy (live X-ray) to guide a thin needle safely into the epidural space. Contrast dye confirms placement before the medication is injected. The entire process takes less than 20 minutes. Read more about precision imaging on our Electromyography (EMG) Testing page.
Many patients feel relief within a few days, with effects lasting weeks to months depending on the severity of inflammation. Repeat injections may be recommended if symptoms return. To explore other advanced injection options, see our Cervical Epidural Injection treatment page.
Yes. When performed with fluoroscopy guidance by a board-certified specialist, risks are low. Temporary soreness at the injection site is the most common side effect. Serious complications are rare. For more details on interventional spine procedures, review our Non-Surgical Treatments.
Epidural injections are one part of a stepwise, non-surgical-first approach. They help control pain so patients can participate in physical therapy, exercise, or lifestyle adjustments for long-term recovery. To learn more about our broader treatment philosophy, visit the Team page and meet our spine specialists.
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