Epidural treatment helps target pain stemming from your intervertebral discs, spinal cord or spinal nerve roots.
The epidural space surrounds the dura, a fibrous layer of tissue surrounding the spinal cord. Using this space, we can deliver medications directly to the affected area of your spine.
First, we numb your skin. Then, using X-ray guidance, we insert a fine gauge or tuohy needle into the epidural space to inject a local anaesthetic and a steroid. This procedure can provide significant benefit and be repeated over the course of a year.
View our video with Dr Brendan Moore to learn more.
