A thoracic epidural steroid injection (cortisone shot) can provide you with immediate relief for a wide range of painful conditions in your upper and middle back. Common conditions such as neck pain and shoulder discomfort often are relieved after one or two cortisone shots. Your NYC sports injury and pain management doctor provides this treatment in his Midtown New York City office for your convenience. Our sports injury clinic in NYC is certified and approved and is among the best pain management clinics in New York and the region.
A thoracic epidural steroid cortisone injection is a treatment designed to relieve pain in the upper to middle back as well as the shoulder areas. The specific pain could result from severe inflammation or a pinched nerve in the thoracic region of the spine, which comprises your upper and middle back areas. Thoracic epidural cortisone steroid injections are used to reduce inflammation in the affected area and provide pain relief.
The cortisone injection itself is a way to deliver steroids and anesthetics right into the nerves in the spinal roots, providing an immediate pain relief effect. Your Midtown Manhattan sports medicine and pain management doctor uses the cortisone injections as temporary pain relief to give your body time to heal. The thoracic epidural steroid cortisone injection (cortisone shot) is highly effective and significantly reduces pain more than 50 percent of the time.
Back pain is one of the main complaints your NYC doctor hears for a wide range of reasons. Whether you’re an active weekend golfer, a professional athlete or a worker who sits in front of a computer all day, you can develop thoracic spine pain.
Common causes that lead to your need for thoracic epidural cortisone steroid injections include:
Prepare to give your New York doctor details about any trauma you may have had recently that seemed to coincide with your back pain. A thorough history of previous back problems and your level of activity also help him reach a clear diagnosis.
Diagnostic tests may include x-rays, CT scans or MRIs, which can help your doctor rule out other causes of pain, such as tumors. If you’re pregnant, taking blood thinners or have an infection, you also may not be eligible to receive a thoracic epidural cortisone shot.
The procedure is beneficial for all kinds of diagnoses that include upper back pain, middle back pain and back injuries that cause thoracic back pain.
For your safety, don’t take any pain relief or anti-inflammatory medications prior to the procedure. Talk to your NYC medical team about what to eat and what medications are allowed before the cortisone shot. The steps taken for the thoracic epidural steroid injection include:
The entire procedure very often takes just 10 minutes or less. After the procedure, you’re asked to stay in the recovery room anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes for observation. It’s normal to feel slight discomfort or soreness in the area of the cortisone shot. An ice pack at home for the first day or two helps alleviate this soreness.
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Price of Thoracic ESI is $1835.67
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