Patients who present with lumbar disc herniation, often have nerve root irritation and swelling. This swelling can be the source of the patient’s pain. An injection, which is delivered directly into the epidural space in the spine, can help reduce the inflammation. Along with injecting steroids into the region, an interventional radiologist can also use a solution, such as lidocaine or saline, to remove the inflammatory proteins, which are usually the source of the pain.
Patients who present with lumbar disc herniation, often have nerve root irritation and swelling. This swelling can be the source of the patient’s pain. An injection, which is delivered directly into the epidural space in the spine, can help reduce the inflammation. Along with injecting steroids into the region, an interventional radiologist can also use a solution, such as lidocaine or saline, to remove the inflammatory proteins, which are usually the source of the pain.