Alternatives to Spinal Surgery Part 2: Epidurals

Saturday, May 25, 2002 | 0

Spinal injections are not new and have been documented to treat low back pain since 1901. In 1952 epidural steroid injections were first used to treat low back pain with sciatica. Today they have become an integral part of non-surgical management of low back pain sufferers.

An epidural injection is typically used to alleviate chronic low back and/or leg pain. While the effects tend to be temporary