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Epidural injection services offered in Tampa, Dade City, Venice and New Port Richey, FL
Pain from nerve irritation or inflammation can make everyday activities difficult and exhausting. Epidural injections are designed to target pain at its source, helping reduce inflammation and improve comfort. At Comprehensive Pain Management Partners, with locations in Tampa, Dade City, Venice, and New Port Richey, Florida, the interventional pain management team can treat you with an epidural injection to relieve your pain. Learn more by calling today. Book an appointment by phone or online.
Epidural injection Q&A
What is an epidural injection?
An epidural injection is a common, minimally invasive treatment used to reduce inflammation around your irritated spinal nerves. Nerves can become inflamed when a herniated disc leaks inflammatory material that irritates the nerve, or when a disc bulges or bone spurs compress a nerve.
The inflammation often causes pain that radiates into your arms, legs, neck, or back.
If you’re looking for longer-lasting relief from pain and inflammation, Comprehensive Pain Management Partners can help. The providers have expertise in orthopedic and spine pain management and are known for their expert diagnoses and personalized care.
Am I a candidate for an epidural injection?
At Comprehensive Pain Management Partners, your physician reviews your medical history, performs a focused physical exam, and reviews imaging studies. If you have neck pain that travels into your arm or low back pain that radiates down your leg due to a spinal disc injury, you may be a good candidate.
What can I expect during an epidural injection?
During an epidural injection, your provider performs the procedure in a sterile setting with imaging guidance. They place medication near the irritated nerve to calm inflammation and reduce pain. The injection is made up mostly of sterile saline, a local anesthetic to numb the nerve, and a small amount of a powerful anti-inflammatory steroid.
After your injection, the team monitors you before you go home the same day.
What results can I expect from an epidural injection?
Pain relief typically begins within 3-7 days, although it may take up to two weeks. Some patients find relief after one injection, while others may benefit from additional treatment depending on the condition of the disc and nerve.
While an epidural can help an inflamed nerve heal, it doesn’t repair a torn or herniated disc. Discs may heal on their own over time, but in some cases, you may need surgery if your symptoms persist.
If ongoing neck, back, or radiating nerve pain is affecting your daily life, schedule a consultation today to find out whether an epidural injection could be the right next step toward lasting relief. Call the friendly office staff for an appointment or book online.