Who it helps
Pain from an irritated spinal nerve: sciatica and leg pain from a lumbar disc herniation or spinal stenosis, and arm pain from a cervical disc or nerve problem, when it has not settled with therapy and medication.
What happens
The physician places a small amount of anti-inflammatory medication next to the irritated nerve, using X-ray (fluoroscopy) guidance. An interlaminar injection enters between the vertebrae from the back; a transforaminal injection targets the opening where the specific nerve exits the spine. The visit takes about an hour including recovery, and you can usually return to light activity the next day. Relief, when it comes, is used to progress your therapy plan.
Conditions we use it for
Part of a plan
Every treatment here is one part of a plan that starts with an evaluation. Your clinician explains the expected benefit and the limits before anything is scheduled, and results vary from person to person.
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Questions
Who are epidural steroid injections for?
Pain from an irritated spinal nerve: sciatica and leg pain from a lumbar disc herniation or spinal stenosis, and arm pain from a cervical disc or nerve problem, when it has not settled with therapy and medication.
What happens during an epidural steroid injection?
The physician places a small amount of anti-inflammatory medication next to the irritated nerve, using X-ray (fluoroscopy) guidance. An interlaminar injection enters between the vertebrae from the back; a transforaminal injection targets the opening where the specific nerve exits the spine. The visit takes about an hour including recovery, and you can usually return to light activity the next day. Relief, when it comes, is used to progress your therapy plan.
Which conditions are epidural steroid injections used for at Precision Care?
At Precision Care it is used, when the evaluation supports it, for neck pain and lower back pain.
Where can I get epidural steroid injections in New York City?
At Precision Care offices in Brooklyn (2781 Shell Rd, Suite 101), Staten Island (1630 Richmond Rd, Suite 101) and Midtown Manhattan (150 E 55th St, Suite 401). Call the office to confirm which location offers it on the day you need.
Is it used on its own?
No. It is one part of a plan that starts with an evaluation. Your clinician explains the expected benefit and the limits, and results vary from person to person.
How do I find out if it is covered by my plan?
Call the office with your plan name before your visit and the front desk will check your benefits.
How do I make an appointment?
Request an appointment online at precisioncaremed.com/precisioncare/appointment-request/ or call the office: Brooklyn (718) 648-1234, Staten Island (718) 339-7100, Midtown Manhattan (212) 840-0135. An online request is not a confirmed booking until the office contacts you.
General education, not a diagnosis or individual treatment plan. Results vary from person to person. For a medical emergency, call 911.