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Lumbar Epidural Injection: Your Procedure

A lumbar epidural injection is an outpatient procedure. That means you go home the same day. Here's what you can expect before, during, and after your injection.

What Is Lumbar Epidural Injection?

A lumbar injection can reduce pain in your back. It can also help find the source of back pain.

Understanding Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)

Lumbar radiculopathy is irritation or inflammation of a nerve root in the low back. It causes symptoms that spread out from the back down one or both legs.

Back Exercises: Side Bend Stretch

This exercise works your sides and shoulders.

Back Exercises: Seated Rotation

Here is an exercise to do while seated on a chair.

Back Exercises: Pelvic Tilt

For best results, repeat this exercise 2 to 5 times.

Back Exercises: Lower Back Rotation

These exercises work your lower back, buttocks, and hips.

Back Exercises: Back Extension with Elbow Press

These three exercises are done on the floor.

Back Exercises: Back Press

These back exercises are done on your hands and knees.

Back health after surgery

Taking care of your health can help you recover faster, feel better, and reduce the risk of reinjury.

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