Chronic neck or back pain can be life-altering, limiting your mobility, comfort, and quality of life. When conservative treatments such as medications and activity modification fail to bring relief, epidural spine injections may offer a non-surgical alternative to help manage pain and inflammation. At Nadora Healthcare, these injections are administered by a highly trained spine specialist who is dedicated to restoring your function and helping you avoid surgery when possible.
Led by Dr. Scott Dhupar, a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, and Dr. K. Soraya Heidari, a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, Nadora Healthcare provides expert spinal care through Colorado’s only Spine Center of Excellence.
What Are Epidural Spine Injections?
Epidural spine injections are a minimally invasive treatment designed to deliver powerful anti-inflammatory medication directly to the area around the spinal nerves—specifically into the epidural space, which surrounds the spinal cord and nerve roots.
These injections typically contain a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation and a local anesthetic to provide immediate, though temporary, pain relief. By targeting the source of irritation, this treatment helps relieve nerve pain caused by:
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
- Degenerative disc disease
- Sciatica or radiculopathy
- Post-operative back pain
- Facet joint inflammation
Who Is a Candidate for Epidural Injections?
Patients experiencing persistent back or neck pain that radiates into the limbs may benefit from this procedure. A Nadora Healthcare spine specialist will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine if you’re a candidate. This typically includes:
- A detailed review of symptoms and medical history
- Physical and neurological examination
- Advanced imaging (MRI or CT scan) to confirm the affected nerve root or disc
Epidural spine injections are often recommended when other conservative treatments haven’t provided adequate relief but surgery is not yet necessary.
What to Expect During the Procedure
Epidural spine injections are performed under sterile conditions in a procedure suite and usually take less than 30 minutes. Here’s what patients can expect:
- Positioning – You’ll lie on your stomach or side, depending on the location of the injection.
- Imaging Guidance – Fluoroscopy (live X-ray) is used to ensure accurate needle placement.
- Injection – A mixture of corticosteroid and anesthetic is carefully injected into the epidural space.
- Observation – Patients are monitored briefly after the injection before being discharged home the same day.
Because this is a non-surgical procedure, there is no incision and no downtime beyond the day of the injection.
How Effective Are Epidural Spine Injections?
Many patients experience significant pain relief within a few days of the injection, although full effects may take up to a week. Pain relief can last from several weeks to several months, depending on the condition being treated.
Epidural injections can:
- Reduce inflammation and swelling around compressed nerves
- Improve mobility and quality of life
- Allow patients to participate more effectively in physical therapy
- Delay or eliminate the need for spine surgery
In some cases, a series of injections spaced weeks apart may be recommended for optimal results.
Why Choose a Spine Specialist at Nadora Healthcare?
When you choose Nadora Healthcare, you’re placing your spine health in the hands of highly experienced specialists. Our team offers:
- Board-certified and fellowship-trained spine surgeons
- Colorado’s only Spine Center of Excellence
- Advanced imaging and precision-guided injection techniques
- Personalized treatment plans focused on long-term outcomes
- A conservative-first approach with surgical expertise if needed
Whether you are just beginning to explore spine care or seeking alternatives to surgery, our spine specialists offer safe and effective solutions tailored to your specific condition.
Take the First Step Toward Relief
If you’re suffering from chronic back, neck, or radiating nerve pain, it may be time to explore advanced non-surgical options. An epidural spine injection performed by a spine specialist at Nadora Healthcare could be the key to regaining your mobility and improving your quality of life—without the need for invasive procedures.
Schedule your consultation today with Dr. Scott Dhupar or Dr. K. Soraya Heidari, and experience the compassionate, expert care that makes Nadora Healthcare a regional leader in spine health.
