Untreated chronic pain can negatively impact your life and health in more ways than one. While pain is the primary complaint in the majority of patients, being in pain can also cause other issues like mental health concerns, unhealthy weight fluctuations, and insomnia, to name a few. Many pain patients delay their treatment out of fear of having to undergo surgery or be prescribed powerful medications with powerful side effects. At Macomb Pain Management, we understand these concerns and have effective treatments to manage your pain without the need for surgery or powerful medications, with minimally invasive epidural steroid injection treatments. Let’s explore what epidural steroid injections are, how they fight pain, and the benefits they give to pain patients.
What are Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidural steroid injections are used primarily to treat back and spine pain and are administered via injection into the epidural space in the back. With this treatment option, a steroid mixed with a local anesthetic is injected into the treatment site, where it works, reducing inflammation and nerve compression. This treatment option is minimally invasive and doesn’t require patients to be on a powerful medication daily. Epidural steroid injections are commonly used to treat back and spine pain caused by:
- Herniated discs
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Sciatica
- Spondylolisthesis
To learn about more back pain causing conditions that can be treated with epidural steroid injections, and whether your pain can be treated with this treatment option, contact Macomb Pain Management today.
Benefits of Epidural Steroid Injections Over Surgical Solutions
Epidural steroid injections have several powerful benefits for back pain patients, especially those who are looking to avoid surgery or undergo revisional surgery. Steroid injections are minimally invasive and get to work fast, with some patients reporting that they get adequate pain relief in as little as 24 hours. For most patients, you can expect to get more significant pain relief over two to seven days. The minimally invasive nature of this treatment and fast pain relief allow some patients to get adequate relief without having to undergo surgery. Typically, the pain relief you get from an epidural steroid injection will last from several weeks to several months. Our team can create a treatment plan that monitors your pain levels and schedules treatments when your pain levels start to come back.
Deciding if Epidural Steroid Injections are Right for You
Before beginning any treatment at Macomb Pain Management, our board-certified pain management doctors and specialists will review your case individually to determine whether this treatment is a good option. While epidural steroid injections are an excellent option for certain patients who are looking to avoid surgery, they do not provide permanent relief. They will need to be administered when your pain returns. We generally recommend this treatment option for patients who are looking to put off or delay back surgery for their chronic pain. To learn more about the benefits and possible risks of epidural steroid injections for your back pain, contact Macomb Pain Management today.
Find Out if Epidural Steroid Injections Are Right for You at Macomb Pain Management
To have your back pain evaluated and explore your treatment options, including epidural steroid injections, contact Macomb Pain Management today at (248) 844-8281. Our team can guide you through the process and help you choose the most effective treatment course for your chronic pain levels and pain management goals.
