Epidural for Pain Management

By Sammie Jones Submitted At March 24, 2010 Views 2,087 Comments 4 Likes 2

An epidural injection is a common way to treat back pain.

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	peepingvick October 24, 2010 at 12:25 am 0 Likes I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate I've tried it and it lasted only 3 weeks.
	Sammie Jones April 28, 2010 at 12:42 am 0 Likes I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate That is good that the second time helped! How long have you had chronic back pain? What else do you do to manage your pain?
	steadb April 12, 2010 at 4:47 pm 0 Likes I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate been there. done that. I have had two over the last 12 months. First time hurt pertty bad with the drug going in. Second time was relatively painless and seem to be helpful.
	Sammie Jones March 24, 2010 at 5:54 pm 0 Likes I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate Why not try a spinal epidural to relieve chronic back pain and sciatica? Spinal epidurals have been used to treat lower back pain for over 60 years. An epidural steroid injection delivers steroids directly into the epidural space in the spine. This local injection will help to decrease inflammation that directly contributes to back discomfort and pain.