Most of the reviewed studies looked at people with radiculopathy in their lower backs ... of epidural steroid injections in the short term for some forms of chronic back pain," said author ...

There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology finds.

lumbar epidural steroid injections increased by 271%, and the use of facet injections in which local anesthetics are injected along the spine, went up 231% for lower back pain. Additionally ...

Researchers found that epidural steroid injections may modestly reduce pain and disability in patients with a pinched nerve in the back. Photo by Kampus Production/Pexels ...

Subsequently, he referred me to a pain management doctor, where I understand that treatment is likely to be an epidural injection into the lower back near the spine. I am concerned about the risks ...

Most of the reviewed studies looked at people with radiculopathy in their lower backs ... of epidural steroid injections in the short term for some forms of chronic back pain,” said author ...

Subsequently, he referred me to a pain management doctor, where I understand that treatment is likely to be an epidural injection into the lower back near the spine. I am concerned about the risks ...

The doctor didn’t recommend surgery, which I would be reluctant to do anyway. Subsequently, he referred me to a pain management doctor, where I understand that treatment is likely to be an epidural ...