Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection

Cervical epidural steroid injections are administered to relieve pain in the neck, shoulders and arms caused by pinched or inflamed nerve(s) in the cervical spine. Conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis or arthritis can compress nerves causing inflammation and pain. The injection of medication into the surrounding area helps to decrease swelling of the inflamed nerve(s). Although rare, risks may include infection, allergic reaction to the medication, spinal headache, nerve damage, and prolonged increase in pain.