Spinal injections involve injecting a mixture of steroid and numbing medicine into an area of the spine to relieve pain. The primary goal is to reduce swelling and pressure on the large nerves surrounding the spine. The numbing medicine can also help pinpoint the specific nerve causing the pain.
How Spinal Injections Work
Spinal injections work through a combination of effects:
- Steroid Reduction: The steroid component decreases inflammation and swelling around the nerve.
- Pain Relief: The numbing medicine provides immediate, but temporary, pain relief.
- Diagnostic Aid: The numbing effect can help identify the source of the pain.
Procedure Details
During the procedure, you may feel some pressure as the medicine is injected. The injected medicine decreases swelling and pressure on the larger nerves around your spine and helps relieve pain.
Benefits
- Pain relief
- Reduced inflammation
- Diagnostic information
