Epidural Steroid Injections
One of the most effective minimally invasive treatments for spinal pain, epidural steroid injections deliver targeted anti-inflammatory medication directly to the source of nerve irritation.
What Is Epidural Steroid Injections?
Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a common and highly effective treatment for pain caused by inflamed spinal nerves. A corticosteroid medication — a powerful anti-inflammatory — is injected into the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord, directly targeting the inflamed nerve roots responsible for pain, numbness, and weakness.
How It Works
The injection delivers corticosteroids directly to the inflamed area, reducing swelling around the affected nerve roots. This reduces pressure on the nerves and significantly decreases pain signals. The procedure is performed under fluoroscopic (X-ray) guidance to ensure precise, accurate needle placement.
Consultation & Evaluation
Your physician reviews your imaging and symptoms to determine if an ESI is appropriate for your condition.
Preparation
You are positioned comfortably on a procedure table. The injection site is cleaned and a local anesthetic is applied.
Fluoroscopic Guidance
Using real-time X-ray imaging, your physician guides the needle precisely into the epidural space.
Injection
A combination of corticosteroid and anesthetic is injected to reduce inflammation and provide immediate relief.
Recovery
You rest briefly in our recovery area. Most patients return to normal activities within 24 hours.
Conditions It Treats
Why Choose DVPSI for Epidural Steroid Injections?
DVPSI physicians perform thousands of epidural steroid injections each year at our certified surgery centers and in-office procedure suites. All injections are performed under real-time fluoroscopic guidance for maximum precision and safety.
- Fluoroscopic guidance for every injection — ensuring precise needle placement
- Sedation available for patient comfort at all three locations
- Board-certified anesthesiologists and pain medicine specialists
- Same-day results tracking and follow-up care protocols
- In-network with most major insurance plans including Medicare
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions from our patients.
Ready to find relief?
Our board-certified specialists are ready to evaluate whether Epidural Steroid Injections is right for you. Same-week appointments available.