Having lower back discomfort can make it difficult to work, move, or even sleep. A Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) may be helpful if you’ve tried medication, therapy, or rest but your pain persists. Surgery is not necessary for this rapid, safe therapy. Lumbar ESI is available in Queens at 5th Avenue Medical Wellness to help you regain your life by lowering inflammation and relieving nerve pressure.
What Is a Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection?
The lower back nerves are the focus of a lumbar epidural steroid injection, a pain-relieving technique. Swelling, pressure in the spine, or disc issues can cause these nerves to become inflamed or pinched.
We apply a tiny quantity of anti-inflammatory medication close to these nerves during the injection. This reduces the pain signals that are being transmitted to your brain and helps to minimize swelling. It’s an easy, non-surgical method of treating leg and back pain.
What Conditions Does a Lumbar ESI Treat?
This treatment is often used to relieve pain caused by irritated or compressed nerves in the lower back. Common conditions include:
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Lumbar spinal stenosis
- Sciatica (pain that shoots down the leg)
- Inflammation around the spinal nerves
- Post-surgical inflammation in the lumbar spine
If your pain travels from your lower back into your hips or legs, this injection may help.
How Does a Lumbar ESI Help with Lower Back and Leg Pain?
The nerves in your lumbar spine can become irritated when discs move out of place or joints get inflamed. This pressure leads to pain, especially when you move or sit for long periods.
The steroid injection works by calming the inflammation. It relieves pressure on the nerves and allows them to heal. As the swelling goes down, the pain usually fades too. Many patients feel better within a few days.
What’s Inside the Injection?
A Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection includes two main ingredients:
- A corticosteroid to reduce inflammation and swelling
- A local anesthetic to quickly numb the area and ease discomfort
This combination helps block pain signals and provides both short-term and long-term relief.
What to Expect During the Lumbar ESI Procedure
The procedure is quick and done right here in our office. It usually takes less than 30 minutes. Here’s what happens:
- You’ll lie face down on a padded treatment table
- We clean the skin on your lower back and apply numbing medicine
- Using live X-ray (fluoroscopy), we guide a thin needle into the epidural space
- We inject a mix of steroid and numbing medicine slowly and carefully
- After a short rest, you’ll be able to go home the same day
Most patients feel only mild pressure or a brief pinch. There’s no need for general anesthesia, and no hospital stay required.
Why Choose 5th Avenue Medical Wellness for Lumbar ESI?
Choosing the right place for your injection matters. At 5th Avenue Medical Wellness, we focus on your comfort and safety every step of the way.
- We take time to understand your pain and answer all your questions
- Your procedure is done with real-time imaging for accuracy and safety
- Our team has experience with advanced spine and nerve treatments
- You’ll be treated with care, respect, and attention — every time
- We offer a calm, private, and welcoming environment in the heart of NYC
You’re not just a case number here. We’re here to help you heal, move better, and feel like yourself again.
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If lower back pain is slowing you down, we’re here to help. A Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection in Queens can be the first step toward feeling better, moving better, and living with less pain.
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Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection – FAQs
Most people say it feels like pressure, not pain. We numb the area before we begin, so the discomfort is minimal.
Some people feel better within a few hours. For others, it takes a few days for the steroid to fully reduce the inflammation.
The duration of relief can range from a few weeks to several months. If it works well, we may repeat the injection as part of your care plan.
Most people can return to normal activity the next day. We may suggest taking it easy for the rest of the day after your injection.
Sometimes. If the first injection helps, we may recommend a second one later on. The goal is long-term relief without surgery.