Reasons for Spinal Injection Of Corticosteroids
When your doctor informs you that you need the Spinal Injection Of Corticosteroids procedure performed it can be scary. Learn exactly what the procedure involves, the reasons it needs to be performed and what the next steps could be.
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Why Spinal Injection Of Corticosteroids is Performed
Reasons for Procedure
- To diagnose whether a specific site in the spine is the cause of persistent pain or disability
- To reduce pain caused by swelling or inflammation around the spine
- Improve physical function for people with persistent low back pain and/or sciatica
Spinal injections are typically performed when persistent pain and disability are not relieved by:
- Rest
- Ice and heat therapies
- Medicines
- Physical therapy
- Back exercises
- Changes to the physical set-up of the work environment
- Changes to physical activities, including work
- Spinal manipulation
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 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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