Epidural Steroid Injections in Frisco, TX

Epidural steroid injections (ESI) are used to treat severe pain in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar areas of the spine. The steroid injection is made up of a corticosteroid and an anesthetic numbing agent and is delivered into the spinal nerve. It is typically a solution that allows for healing and rehabilitation of the spine, as it works to reduce inflammation and swelling. At Lewis Pain & Physical Medicine in Frisco, TX, Dr. Jerry Lewis provides ESI to help alleviate spinal pain that can be caused for numerous reasons. As part of an effective treatment plan, an epidural steroid injection may be able to provide you with the relief you need while your body is healing from an injury.

To learn more about our Frisco epidural steroid injections or to schedule an appointment, contact us today.

Pain originating in the spine can be debilitating and keep you from living the life you want to lead. Thankfully, epidural steroid injections administered at Lewis Pain & Physical Medicine in Frisco, TX can help. Benefits of these corticosteroid injections include:

• Reducing inflammation
• Alleviating pain
• Fast-acting relief
• Improving mobility
• Increasing activity levels
• Customizable treatment options
• Minimizing the possibility of having surgery
• The potential for long-term pain relief
• Minimally invasive injections

Dr. Lewis performs transforaminal ESI under general anesthesia. Using x-ray technology, he inserts the needle into the epidural space and uses the x-ray monitor to guide it toward the inflamed nerve root. For transforaminal ESI, the needle is placed to the side of the vertebra and for this method, one side at a time is treated. After the needle is correctly positioned, Dr. Lewis will inject the steroid medication and then remove the needle.

Following the ESI procedure, patients may need some time to fully wake up from the anesthesia. They may also need to be monitored for some time before they can be allowed to leave, and they must have a responsible adult drive them home. Patients may experience some soreness around the injection site and can take over-the-counter pain medications, such as Tylenol, to help relieve any discomfort. Results may take some time to appear and patients should be mindful of their pain levels in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the procedure for their specific condition. In some cases, patients may need to receive additional ESI treatments in order to achieve optimal results.

Spinal conditions or injuries can be extremely painful and make it difficult to heal properly. With Frisco epidural steroid injections, individuals can experience pain relief in order to resume their daily life and complete rehabilitation.

Contact us today to learn more about our Frisco epidural steroid injections and to schedule a consultation with Dr. Jerry Lewis.