Treatment

Epidural Steroid Injections

Injections of anti-inflammatory medicine into the space around spinal nerves to ease back, neck, arm or leg pain.

Also called: epidural injection, back injection, esi

Who Can Help with Epidural Steroid Injections?

Pain Management Doctors
A physician who treats long-term pain, such as back, neck and nerve pain, with medicines, injections and other procedures.
Anesthesiologists
A physician who gives anesthesia and monitors patients during surgery and other procedures.
Physiatrists
A physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, treating injuries and conditions that affect movement without surgery.
Spine Surgeons
An orthopedic surgeon who treats conditions of the spine, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis and scoliosis.
Nurse Anesthetists
An advanced practice nurse who gives anesthesia and monitors patients during surgery and other procedures.
Surgery Centers
An outpatient center where patients have surgery or procedures, such as endoscopy or cataract surgery, and go home the same day.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about epidural steroid injections and what is right for you.