Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a common treatment option for many forms of lower back pain and leg pain. The goals of an epidural steroid injection are to: * Control pain by reducing inflammation in and around the nerve roots * Improve mobility and function in the lower back and legs * Allow the patient to participate in and make progress with a comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation program Potential Benefits of Epidural Steroid Injections * Reduce nerve pain and inflammation

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How long does an epidural injection last?Epidural corticosteroid injection helps to decrease the inflammation around the nerve root. The anti-inflammatory medication reduces inflammation and irritation of the nerves. This can help ease pain caused by conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease. The steroid starts kicking in between 2 to 7 days and the usual amount of time that a steroid epidural injection provides pain relief is roughly three months and in