Irritation of the nerves at the injection site can make the pain worse after an epidural steroid injection. Learn more about the pros and cons of epidurals here.

One is a steroid, and the other is hyaluronic acid. The evidence on steroid injections is that they cause benefit for some people but, in long-term trials, aren’t any better than placebo injections.

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.

With an epidural steroid injection, a steroid or corticosteroid medication is injected into a part of the spine called the epidural space. The goal is to help reduce certain kinds of back pain.

Corticosteroid injections may speed the progression of arthritis when used to relieve arthritic knee pain, investigators say.

Not all trials found a benefit, but the largest trial found that intrathecal injections led to excellent or good pain relief in 90% of people.

Medicare should cover epidural steroid injections to relieve spinal pain caused by certain conditions lasting at least 4 weeks despite other treatment.

The use of low-dose steroids for rheumatoid arthritis is very common. Here's how they’re used, typical dosages, and what side effects to look out for.

He recommended an epidural steroid injection (ESI) that would help me immediately. I had the injection, and within 24 hours, I had an 80% improvement in my pain level.

With an epidural steroid injection, a steroid or corticosteroid medication is injected into a part of the spine called the epidural space. The goal is to help reduce certain kinds of back pain.