Bountiful (801) 292-9355

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Surgical Center (385) 228-4758

Bountiful  (801) 292-9355 | South Jordan  (801) 816-0332
Surgical Center  (385) 228-4758

EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTIONS

An epidural steroid injection is a minimally invasive procedure used to alleviate pain in the back and legs caused by conditions such as sciatica, herniated discs, or spinal stenosis.

During the procedure, a corticosteroid medication is injected into the epidural space around the spinal cord and nerve roots. The steroid helps reduce inflammation and swelling, providing relief from pain. This treatment can be particularly effective for managing acute pain episodes and is often part of a comprehensive pain management plan.

How do we use an epidural for pain relief?

An Epidural is an injection of a low-dose steroid into the spine. This is most commonly prescribed for pain that radiates or travels down the arm or leg. Many people experience radiating pain with either low back pain or neck pain.

Epidurals are a wonderful tool to combat radiating pain but they are not always the best option. Speaking with our pain specialist is the best way to know which option is best for your situation.

Our Doctors work alongside our Physical Therapists, Acupuncturists, Chiropractors and Nurse Practitioners to complete this piece of the recovery puzzle.

When Should I Consider an Epidural

Epidurals are a wonderful tool to combat radiating pain but they are not always the best option. Speaking with our pain specialist is the best way to know which option is best for your situation.

However, two situations where epidurals are commonly used in our multi-specialty pain practice are:

1. HOT LOW BACK

A “hot low back” is a common term used to describe someone in a lot of low back pain. Pain to the point where the pain limits almost all activity. An epidural is a great tool here because it would be almost impossible to do some of the important spinal rehab and physical therapy needed to fix the issue when someone is experiencing that level of pain.

2. NON-PROGRESSING PAIN
Our team relies on many great, conservative tools to treat a variety of pain-related conditions. We create a customized treatment plan for every patient, designed to maximize their progress toward a pain-free recovery. However, sometimes patients begin to progress and then stall in their progression. There are many factors that can cause this. If a patient is not improving, an epidural can help them get back into rehab and continue their progress. It is important to get you out of pain as well as getting you healthy and active.

How does it work?

An epidural steroid injection delivers steroids directly into the epidural space in the spine (the outermost part of the spinal canal. Typically, the solution contains cortisone (steroid) with local anesthetic (lidocaine or bupivacaine), and/or saline is used.

Are There Other Options To Epidural?

When you visit Integrated Pain Specialist, we work with you to understand your condition and goals. We then create a customized treatment plan to help you hit those goals quickly and permanently. This plan will always include conservative care options.

Our goal is to get you out of pain as quickly as possible, and to keep you out of pain. Without physical therapy, Acupuncture, chiropractic, and conservative medical care, it is impossible for you to treat the underlying cause of most conditions. If you have specific treatments that you want to explore, please mention them to your healthcare provider at your visit.

We are here to help you hit your goals.

You Owe It To Yourself To Understand All Your Treatment Options So You Can Make The Best Decisions Concerning Your Health.

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