What is an Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection?
IESI (interlaminar epidural steroid injection) is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure used to help decrease inflammation and irritation of the nerve root or herniated disc. They have been used for years to treat cervical, back, and radicular pain caused by bulging discs, sciatica, vertebral compression, or other issues. Unlike a transforaminal epidural steroid injection, an […]
Signs of Serious Back Pain
Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the National Institutes of Health. Because of this, symptoms should never be ignored. Back pain symptoms may range from a muscle ache to shooting or stabbing pains, limited flexibility, limited range of motion, or an inability to stand straight. Chronic back pain is pain […]