Epidural Steroid Injections in San Antonio, TX

A Proven Solution for Lasting Pain Relief

Living with constant back, neck, leg, or nerve pain can make everyday life a struggle. These conditions can limit your mobility, disrupt sleep, and prevent you from doing the activities you enjoy. At Epic Pain Management in San Antonio, we offer epidural steroid injections as a safe, minimally invasive treatment to help reduce inflammation at the source of your pain. That way, you can feel and move better, while regaining control of your health.

Our specialists are here to guide you through every step of care, from diagnosis to follow-up support. Schedule your evaluation today.

Understanding Epidural Steroid Injections

Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are one of the most common and effective treatments for nerve-related spine pain. These injections deliver a small but powerful dose of anti-inflammatory medication into the epidural space, or the area surrounding your spinal nerves. When these nerves become irritated due to disc problems, inflammation, or a narrowing of the spinal canal due to injury or aging, they can send pain signals that radiate through your neck, back, arms, and legs.

By reducing inflammation around the affected nerves, ESIs can significantly reduce your pain levels and other symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness. They are especially helpful for pain that travels or “shoots” down the arms or legs, often referred to as radiculopathy or sciatica.

Patients appreciate ESIs because they offer meaningful relief without surgery, and in many cases, without the need for long-term medication. Most people can return to normal activities within a few hours and begin noticing a clear improvement a few days after treatment.

Conditions Treated with Epidural Steroid Injections

ESIs are used to treat a wide variety of spine-related conditions. Your specialist will evaluate your symptoms and imaging to determine if this treatment is right for your specific situation. Common use cases for epidural steroid injections include:

Herniated or bulging spinal discs
Sciatica or lumbar radiculopathy
Spinal stenosis
Chronic lower back pain
Neck and shoulder pain
Pinched or inflamed spinal nerves

If you’re unsure what’s causing your discomfort, our specialists are fully equipped to identify the source of your back pain and any associated issues.

How the Procedure Works

We understand that undergoing any medical procedure can feel intimidating. That’s why we focus on ensuring that patients feel safe, comfortable, and fully informed throughout. Here’s what you can expect during an epidural steroid injection at Epic Pain Management:

Evaluation

Your visit begins with a detailed evaluation from one of our board-certified pain management specialists. We review your symptoms, medical history, physical examination findings, and any relevant imaging material, such as MRI or X-ray results. This helps us pinpoint the specific nerves contributing to your pain and determine the optimal injection site for treatment.

Preparation

On the day of your procedure, you’ll be comfortably positioned, and the injection site will be cleaned and numbed with local anesthesia. We use fluoroscopic (X-ray) imaging to guide your provider with real-time precision, ensuring the medication is placed exactly where it is needed.

Injection

A small amount of anti-inflammatory steroid medication combined with a local anesthetic is gently injected into the epidural space near the affected nerves. Patients typically feel pressure rather than pain during this step.

Recovery

The entire process usually takes less than 30 minutes. After a brief observation period, you can return home. Most people resume light activity immediately and normal activity by the next day, unless advised otherwise.

Results

Some patients experience early relief due to the anesthetic, while steroid medication typically begins to reduce inflammation over several days. Results can last from several weeks to several months. Many patients use this period of pain relief to renew their efforts in physical therapy and strengthen the surrounding muscles for longer-lasting improvement.

What to Expect at Epic Pain Management

At Epic Pain Management, our mission is to deliver comprehensive and personalized care for every patient. Our San Antonio specialists perform hundreds of image-guided injections annually, providing you with the peace of mind that comes with knowing certified experts are handling your procedure. Here are a few of the advantages that set us apart:

Individualized treatment plans tailored to your condition, mobility, and goals.
Clear, compassionate communication throughout your entire care experience.
Evidence-based techniques that ensure accuracy, comfort, and safety.
Convenient locations across San Antonio to make scheduling easier.
Same-day appointments available for qualified patients.
Integrated care options, including rehabilitation and wellness support when needed.

Benefits of Epidural Steroid Injections

Epidural steroid injections offer several important advantages for individuals experiencing chronic or radiating spine pain:

Minimally invasive with no surgical recovery time.
Provides targeted relief directly at the source of nerve inflammation.
Allows for more effective participation in physical therapy and rehabilitation programs.
Can reduce reliance on oral medications, including opioids or NSAIDs.
May delay or eliminate the need for spine surgery.
Performed by experienced, board-certified pain specialists using advanced imaging.
It’s a quick outpatient procedure allowing for a same-day return home.
Supports long-term mobility and function when paired with a comprehensive care plan.

For many patients seeking pain management in San Antonio, ESIs are a foundational part of reducing daily discomfort and getting their lives back on track.

Is an Epidural Steroid Injection Right for You?

If chronic back, leg, or neck pain is interfering with your daily life—whether it’s difficulty walking, sitting at work, sleeping comfortably, or staying active—an epidural steroid injection might be the answer. Our specialists will review your imaging results, symptoms, and treatment history to determine whether this minimally invasive option is suitable for you.

Early treatment can prevent inflammation from worsening, reduce flare-ups, and make your daily routine more manageable. You don’t have to live with constant pain; we are here to help you find relief and restore your quality of life.

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