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[|Human|] I have been suffering from two slipped discs  in L4 and L-5 and L-5 S1 since January. Iam under the treatment of an Ortho Surgeon and taking regular Physiotherapy and traction at home. Now after observing my condition my Doctor has now advised me to take 2 or 3 injections in spine for speedy recovery. Whether these injections will give temporary relief ans as well as safe?
[|AI|]  Dear patient Epidural injection is gone given in epidural space and contains steroid escort which reduces inflammation and swelling around nerves. Since you have got disc prolapse at two levels and not relieves with medication and physiotherapy it might be helpful. But what are the canal diameter at disc levels that is not mentioned.  If spinal canal diameter is less than 8 mm at disc prolapse levels then epidural steroid injection will not work and surgery is required to remove disc. Also, epidural injection benefits more in leg pain relief than back pain relief. So you can go for spinal Injection and hope for the best and no one can guarantee permanent relief. They are very safe and given under local anesthesia without any significant side effects.