Highly Effective Treatments for Sciatic Nerve Pain

Steroid Injections

Epidural steroid injections may provide patients with relief from sciatica by reducing inflammation around sciatic nerve roots. Steroids are delivered to the area immediately surrounding nerve roots, along with a solution to flush out any inflammatory proteins that have accumulated. Injections typically include fast-acting anesthetics for immediate relief. Injections are recommended if the pain is severe and interferes with the patient's ability to perform daily tasks. Pain relief is only temporary, however, and patients will need to return for weekly, monthly, or annual treatments. Doctors may recommend combining steroid injections with a comprehensive treatment plan, including exercise, for best results.

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