Chronic back or neck pain can disrupt every aspect of life—from getting a good night's sleep to simply bending over to tie your shoes. At Pain Management Solutions, part of Columbus Regional Healthcare System, we're committed to helping you regain control of your life with proven, minimally invasive treatments like epidural steroid injections (ESIs).
Epidural steroid injections deliver a powerful anti-inflammatory medication—typically a corticosteroid—directly into the epidural space of the spine. This space surrounds the spinal cord and nerve roots, and when inflammation occurs here due to injury, arthritis, or spinal degeneration, it can lead to persistent pain that radiates into the arms or legs.
Epidural steroid injections are commonly used to treat a range of conditions, including:
These conditions often involve inflammation or compression of spinal nerves, which can cause sharp, burning, or radiating pain.
At Pain Management Solutions, ESIs are performed by our experienced, board-certified physician, Dr. Francis Pecoraro, in a comfortable outpatient setting. The procedure typically involves:
The entire process usually takes less than 30 minutes, and patients are able to return home shortly afterward.
Pain relief from an epidural steroid injection can vary. Some patients experience relief within a few days that lasts for weeks or even months. For others, ESIs are part of a broader treatment plan that may include physical therapy, medication management, or additional injections spaced out over time.
If you're struggling with neck, back, or radiating nerve pain that hasn’t improved with conservative treatments, an epidural steroid injection may be a valuable next step. At Pain Management Solutions, we take the time to evaluate your individual condition and recommend a personalized treatment plan aimed at real, lasting relief.
