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Interventional Pain Management
If back, neck, or leg pain has been wearing you down, an epidural steroid injection in Newark, NJ, may bring some real calm to that irritated nerve. We take time to find where your pain is actually coming from, then build a plan around genuine relief, not a quick fix.
Common Causes
Back and neck pain rarely comes from one simple thing, which is exactly why guessing at treatment tends to fall short. Before we ever suggest a spine injection in NJ, we take a close look at what’s really irritating that nerve.
Sharp pain may be transmitted down an arm or leg when a disc ruptures or bulges, as it can directly contact a nearby nerve root.
If the spinal canal gets too narrow, the nerves that run through it can get pinched. This can cause pain, numbness, or a heavy feeling that gets worse when you stand or walk.
Irritation along the sciatic nerve can send pain, tingling, or weakness traveling from the lower back through the hip and down the leg.
As spinal discs lose height and cushioning over the years, the joints and nerves nearby can become inflamed and sore.
Advanced Options
When rest, medication, or physical therapy haven’t done enough on their own, image-guided procedures can go straight to the source of the pain. These are often the next step, long before surgery ever enters the conversation.
An epidural injection for back pain in NJ places anti-inflammatory medication directly around the affected spinal nerve, aiming to calm the swelling and irritation causing your pain.
Expected Relief: 1 – 3 Months
Heat energy is used to quiet the specific nerve fibers sending pain signals from the spine.
Expected Relief: 6 – 12+ Months
These precise injections calm inflamed joints along the spine and help pinpoint exactly where your pain is coming from.
A small implanted device interrupts pain signals before they ever reach the brain, often considered for pain that has lingered a long while.
OUR METHOD
Dr. Michael Rieber and our team focus on finding the actual source of your pain before recommending any treatment, so your plan is built around what’s really going on, not just where it hurts.
We start by hearing your story, your history, and how pain has been affecting your daily life.
Imaging paired with a focused exam helps us find exactly which nerve or structure is involved.
Using real-time fluoroscopic imaging, each injection is placed with precision, right where it’s needed.
We check in on your progress and adjust your plan whenever further care is needed.
FAQ
Most patients feel some brief pressure or a quick pinch during the procedure. Local numbing medication is used to keep you as comfortable as possible.
This varies from person to person, and depending on your particular condition, your care team will explain what to expect.
Not always. Many patients find real relief with non-surgical options like a lumbar epidural injection or cervical epidural injection long before surgery comes into the picture.
We accept most major insurance plans and are glad to check your coverage before your first visit.
Please ensure that you have your insurance card, a photo ID, and any prior imaging or records associated with your back or neck pain.
Ready When You Are
If pain has been holding you back, our team is here to help you understand where it’s coming from and talk through your options, including an epidural steroid injection in Newark, NJ.
