There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology finds. Epidural ...

Epidural anesthetic or steroid injections, nerve blocks, and related interventions are commonly used to treat chronic back pain. This review found no solid evidence showing that these interventions ...

They may modestly reduce pain for up to three months and disability up to six months These findings only apply to pain caused by pinched nerves or spinal cord issues FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 (HealthDay ...

MINNEAPOLIS – The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has developed a new systematic review to summarize for neurologists and other clinicians the evidence for epidural steroid injections and whether ...

Alexander P. Hersel, MD, medical director of Pain Management and Injury Relief Medical Center, recently released an article ensuring patients that epidural steroid injections are still a safe ...

Dexamethasone injections are sometimes used for back pain. They help reduce inflammation, which, in turn, helps you manage your pain. Dexamethasone is a generic prescription drug and part of the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • Last April, I had back surgery to enlarge the disc openings. Some of my problems were corrected with the surgery ...