Spinal Injections

Spinal Injections

Targeted Relief for Back and Neck Pain

Spinal injections are a type of medical care used to help back pain and inflammation. With these shots, medicine goes straight to the spine, which helps target pain where it starts. Spine injections can help with back pain caused by things like bulging discs, spine stenosis, sciatica, and degenerative disc disease. Steroids, local anaesthetics, or other medicines that reduce swelling, ease pain, and move easier may be in the shots. 

What are Spinal Injections?

Spinal injections are a medical process in which medicine is injected into or around the spine to ease pain, swelling, and other symptoms of conditions that affect the spine. A lot of people get these shots to treat back problems like sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and arthritis in the spine. Steroids, local anaesthetics, or other pain-relieving drugs can be injected into the skin to reduce inflammation and target pain at its cause. People often get spinal shots when less invasive treatments, like physical therapy or taking pills, don’t help enough. Without surgery, they can help people with a lot of pain feel better, move around better, and have a better quality of life.

• Reduce inflammation and swelling.
• Relieve pain in the spine, nerves, or surrounding tissues.
• Improve mobility and function.
• Diagnose the source of pain by assessing how the body responds to treatment.

Conditions Treated with Spinal Injections

Spinal injections are commonly used to manage pain caused by conditions such as:

• Herniated or bulging discs.
• Spinal stenosis.
• Sciatica or radiculopathy (nerve pain).
• Degenerative disc disease.
• Spondylolisthesis.
• Facet joint arthritis.
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Types of Spinal Injections

There are several types of spinal injections, each targeting specific areas and conditions:

Epidural Steroid Injections

Injecting steroids into the epidural space around the spinal cord and nerves can reduce swelling and ease pain. It is a common way to treat conditions like spinal stenosis and bulging discs.

Facet Joint Injections

Injects medicine into the facet joints, which are the small joints at the back of the spine, to treat pain caused by arthritis or degenerative diseases.

Selective Nerve Root Block

A shot is precisely placed around a nerve root to lessen the swelling and pain that come from nerve compression.

Sacroiliac Joint Injections

Injected into the sacroiliac joint to reduce pain and inflammation in the lower back and pelvis.

Trigger Point Injections

Targeting specific muscle knots or trigger points that cause referred pain.

What to Expect During a Spinal Injection

1. Evaluation: A detailed medical history and imaging tests (X-rays, MRI, or CT scans) help identify the exact source of pain.
2. Procedure: Performed under local anesthesia and often guided by fluoroscopy (live X-ray) for precise placement of the injection.
3. Post-Procedure: Most patients experience reduced pain within a few days and can return to daily activities soon after.

Benefits of Spinal Injections

• Minimally invasive and quick procedure.
• Targeted pain relief with fewer side effects than oral medications.
• Supports physical therapy and other non-surgical treatments.
• Helps delay or avoid the need for surgery in some cases.

Are Spinal Injections Right for You?

Suppose conservative treatments like physical therapy or drugs haven’t helped your chronic back, leg, or other symptoms caused by herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or sciatica. In that case, spinal injections may be suitable for you. Without surgery, these injections can relieve pain and improve mobility to control symptoms and improve quality of life. They may not be right for everyone, depending on your health, problem severity, and treatment goals. Your doctor will help you decide if spinal injections are right for you.

Take the First Step Toward Pain Relief

If you’re experiencing persistent back or neck pain, spinal injections could be the solution to restore your quality of life. Consult a specialist to discuss your symptoms and explore personalized treatment options.

Let precision care bring you lasting relief.