How To Enhance The Effectiveness Of Your Spinal Facet Joint Injections
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A facet joint injection or a facet joint block is a procedure that delivers concentrated anti-inflammatory medication directly into an area of the spine that is causing pain. This injection helps to calm irritated and inflamed nerves in the spinal facet joints, but like all injections, unless they are paired with some other lifestyle adjustments […]
Managing Expectations Before A Spinal Injection
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you haven’t really been able to successfully manage your back condition with standard conservative methods but are still hoping that you can treat the issue without undergoing a surgical procedure, a spinal injection may be the perfect option for you. We’ve talked about corticosteroid injections for back pain relief in the past, and we […]
Selective Nerve Root Block Injections For Spine Pain
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you’ve been dealing with spinal nerve pain for some time and have found it difficult to effectively treat the problem with home-based conservative methods, but you also want to avoid surgery if possible, you may benefit from a spinal injection. There are a few different injections that could help provide relief, but one of […]
The Many Benefits of Ultrasound-Guided Spine Injections
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
An injection can be both a diagnostic or treatment technique that can help to identify or resolve issues within a specific area of your body, but only if the injection is delivered to the right location. Even though a doctor has an extensive knowledge of the human body and the internal systems, blind injections aren’t […]
How Do Steroids Help Treat Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain, Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine specialists have a number of tools in their arsenal to help patients overcome problematic back pain, and one avenue that they’ll often pursue for the right patient are steroids. Oral steroids like prednisone can help work to calm inflammation so that other active methods of treatment like physical therapy or strength training can be […]
How Long Do Epidural Steroid Injections Last?
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If back pain is making it too hard for you to pursue non-operative treatment techniques like exercise and physical therapy, your spine specialist may recommend that you consider an epidural steroid injection (ESI). These injections deliver a targeted steroid into an affected space to calm inflammation and reduce symptoms, making it easier to pursue other […]
What To Expect During Your Facet Joint Injection Procedure
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If your back is frequently stiff or uncomfortable and standard conservative techniques have failed to provide relief, you may need a little more hands-on help to care for your spinal discomfort. Depending on your situation, a facet joint injection may be just what you need to regain some mobility and take on some more active […]
What To Expect During And After A Spinal Injection
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal injections can be a great tool for patients suffering from localized inflammation or spinal nerve compression, but there’s more to it than just placing the injection and letting the patient get on with their day. In order to get the most out of the injection, you have to have certain expectations during and following […]
