Epidural Injections

An epidural injection is a day case procedure. You will come in the morning and you will probably be able to go home in the afternoon. In this procedure a combination of local anaesthetic and steroid is injected into the epidural space in your spinal canal. The aim of the procedure is to try and reduce the inflammation of the nerves and discs. The epidural space lies between the spinal canal and the outer wall of the spinal cord.The injection itself is done under local anaesthetic. You will experience some discomfort during the injection, but it will not be too painful.