Cervical & Lumbar Epidural Injections NJ

Cervical and Lumbar Epidural Injections are non-surgical procedures used to treat chronic back and neck pain. To begin this procedure, the physician will anesthetize the area and administer a local anesthetic. Next, a contrast dye is injected into the affected area. This contrast dye allows the physician to ensure proper placement of the needle as the dye is visible using fluoroscopic (real-time x-ray) guidance.

Next, a mixture of anesthetic, saline, and anti-inflammatory medicine is injected around the epidural space under fluoroscopic guidance. This mixture helps reduce the inflammation of the spinal nerves that are causing the pain. The needle is removed and a small bandage is placed over the injection site.

Cervical and Lumbar Epidural Injections are safe alternatives to surgery and can be used to treat a variety of conditions as a result of Degenerative Disc Disease. These injections are performed as an outpatient procedure under light sedation or a local anesthetic by Spine Surgery Associates team of Board Certified Pain Management Physicians. This non-surgical approach uses fluoroscopic guidance to ensure accuracy.

At the New Jersey Spine Institute, we utilize both surgical and non-surgical approaches to comprehensively treat chronic neck and back pain.