There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology finds.

Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Epidural steroid shots for back pain had mixed results, an AAN review showed. The treatment demonstrated promising ...

The review focused on the use of epidural steroid injections to reduce pain for people with radiculopathy and spinal stenosis. Radiculopathy is a condition caused by a pinched nerve in your spine.

It is rare that sciatica patients will be offered back injections. These steroid jabs are sometimes given to people with long-term back problems, but the evidence to support their use is not strong.

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