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Epidural Steroid Injection Techniques

The techniques and guidelines for administering epidural steroid injections, including image guidance and careful needle technique.

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Jan 16, 2026
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When should I contact a doctor after an epidural injection?

Epidural steroid injections normally cause only short-term soreness and may produce pain relief that peaks in 1–2 weeks, with some people feeling benefit within days and others taking up to 10–14 days...

Jan 20, 2026

What are the most common complications after epidural steroid injections and how often do they occur?

Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) most commonly cause transient, minor problems—worse short-term pain, injection-site soreness and temporary numbness—occurring in roughly 2–9% of injections in publis...

Jan 7, 2026

How many epidural steroid injections are considered safe in a year and why do providers limit them?

Most specialist guidance clusters around limiting epidural steroid injections (ESIs) to roughly two-to-four times per year, with some centers and experts extending that window up to six in select circ...

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