The Epidural Steroid Injection is a procedure where numbing medicine (anesthetic) and anti-inflammatory medicine (steroid is injected into the epidural space to treat pain caused by irritation of the spinal nerves.

A small needle is placed into the epidural space to deliver anesthesia (numbing medicine).

X-ray is used to help with proper positioning.

Still using X-ray, the physician guides a larger needle to the painful area.

Contrast dye is injected into the space to make sure the needle is in proper position.

After proper placement is determined, a combination of an anesthetic and cortisone steroid solution is injected into the epidural space. The steroid is an anti-inflammatory medication that is absorbed by the inflamed nerves to decrease swelling and relieve pressure.

Once the Injection is completed the needle is removed.