The management of lumbar radicular pain has evolved considerably in recent years, with increasing emphasis on individualising treatment strategies to address both the peripheral and central components ...

Epidural anesthetic or steroid injections, nerve blocks, and related interventions are commonly used to treat chronic back pain. This review found no solid evidence showing that these interventions ...

There is an increased risk for osteoporotic fractures among patients receiving epidural steroid injections for radicular pain relief, especially within the first 6 months and among those who have ...

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Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) offer limited effectiveness in reducing back pain and disability, an updated review by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) suggested. “They may modestly reduce ...

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Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Lower right back pain can come from issues with muscles, discs, joints, or internal organs ...

Steroid injections can help relieve back pain and reduce a person’s need for surgery. They are typically a safe and effective treatment but do not provide a full cure for the cause of back pain. Many ...