An injection of corticosteroids into the space just outside the covering of the spinal cord in your lower back. The long lasting steroid reduced inflammation and swelling in turn reducing pain significantly.
- Also used to identify a source of pain.
- Recovery time: You may experience some soreness and aching a day or two following the procedure but should be able to return to work the next day.
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http://www.spine-health.com/video/epidural-steroid-injections-back-pain-and-leg-pain-video
