Epidural Steroid Injection

Epidural steroid injections are administered to relieve pain caused by pinched or inflamed nerve(s). These injections can be used for various types of pain, including joint pain, knee pain, back and neck pain. The injection of medication into the surrounding area helps to decrease swelling of the inflamed nerve(s). Some common types of epidural steroid injections used to help reduce pain are thoracic epidural steroid injection, lumbar epidural steroid injection or cervical epidural steroid injection. Although rare, risks may include infection, allergic reaction to the medication, spinal headache, nerve damage, and prolonged increase in pain.