Targeted pain relief for spine and nerve-related pain: sciatica, radiculopathy, and pain from herniated discs or spinal stenosis. Performed in-office under image guidance by our LAOSS specialists.
Board-certified surgeons and podiatrists across eight Los Angeles area neighborhoods.
Key takeaways
Epidural injections are part of the spine & neck care we offer at LAOSS. Below, we walk through the anatomy involved, who benefits from this procedure, what it looks like at our clinics, and the recovery and risk considerations to weigh.
Our specialists move stepwise: start with the least-invasive option that fits, escalate only when it doesn't.
This injection procedure is performed to relieve low back and radiating leg pain. Steroid medication can reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by spinal conditions.
The spine has 33 vertebrae stacked in five regions. Discs cushion them; the spinal cord and nerve roots run through the canal.
Most epidural injection procedures are done as outpatient cases. You arrive, get prepped, the procedure itself takes a defined window, and you go home the same day with clear post-procedure instructions and a follow-up scheduled.
Here's what you can expect:
We start with the least-invasive option that fits, and escalate only when it doesn't.
Non-surgical options designed to relieve pain, restore movement, and avoid the OR when possible.
Minimally invasive and reconstructive procedures performed by board-certified orthopedic surgeons.
Spine & neck care is highly technique-dependent. Volume, training, and judgment together determine the outcome you feel six months later.
Our spine & neck specialists move stepwise: start with the least-invasive option that fits, escalate only when it doesn't.
If most of these match your situation, an evaluation with a spine & neck specialist is the next step.
These signs typically point toward this procedure being a good fit.
Your first visit is built to give you an answer the same day, not just another referral.
ImportantGo to the emergency room or call 911 for loss of bowel or bladder control, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, or weakness in the arms or legs that is getting worse quickly. Seek urgent evaluation for sudden severe pain, new numbness, or any sign of infection (fever, increasing redness or swelling).
Recovery is rarely a straight line, but a clear plan with measurable milestones makes the path predictable.
In the first two weeks we focus on protecting the spine & neck, calming inflammation, and restoring basic motion.
Targeted physical therapy rebuilds strength, mobility, and confidence in the spine & neck.
Once function is restored, the focus shifts to keeping you there, and catching any recurrence early.
We talk through the risks and benefits with every patient. Informed consent is a conversation, not a form.
Every orthopedic intervention carries a small set of standard risks. We screen, prepare, and monitor for these on every patient.
Some risks are tied to the structures we're treating in the spine & neck. We discuss these in detail at your visit so you can weigh them against the benefits.
At LAOSS, our spine & neck specialists are board-certified and treat these problems every day. From minimally invasive techniques to coordinating your rehab, our physicians bring decades of experience to every case. We have cared for Los Angeles patients since 2007, with one goal for each: less pain, better movement, and a return to the activities you love.
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With same- or next-day appointments at eight Los Angeles-area offices, you'll never wait weeks or months for answers. Whether you need physical therapy, injections, or surgery, we plan it with you and coordinate each step.
Call or schedule online today to see a spine & neck specialist in Los Angeles.
“I went in for an Epidural in my lower L3 & L4. Dr Desai explains everything in detail. The procedure was done easily and with little to no pain. I was impressed”
Google reviewerGoogle reviewEast Los AngelesNov 2023
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Same-week appointments available across eight Los Angeles-area offices.
