Epidural injection

Epidural injection services offered in Frisco and Fort Worth, TX

If you’re living with chronic back, neck, or leg pain, an epidural steroid injection may offer the lasting relief you need. At Pain Specialists of Frisco, board-certified pain management physician Mahesh Mohan, MD, provides safe and effective epidural injections to reduce inflammation, relieve nerve pressure, and help patients return to normal activity without surgery. Using advanced imaging guidance, Dr. Mohan delivers targeted medication directly to the affected area of your spine. Call the Frisco or Fort Worth, Texas, office today to schedule an evaluation, or use the online booking feature to learn more about epidural injection therapy.

Epidural injection Q&A

What is an epidural injection?

An epidural injection is a minimally invasive pain management treatment that delivers corticosteroid medication and a local anesthetic into the epidural space — the area surrounding your spinal nerves. This helps reduce inflammation, relieve pressure on irritated nerves, and decrease pain caused by spinal conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease. This targeted relief can ease numbness, tingling, and sharp, radiating pain, improving daily function, tolerance for activity, and sleep quality.

Dr. Mohan uses fluoroscopic (X-ray) guidance to ensure precise placement of the injection, maximizing its effectiveness while minimizing discomfort. Epidural injections can target pain in the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), or lumbar (lower back) spine, depending on the source of your symptoms.

When are epidural injections recommended?

Epidural steroid injections may be recommended if you experience:

Persistent neck, back, or leg pain
Sciatica or radiating nerve pain
Pain caused by herniated or bulging discs
Inflammation from spinal arthritis or spinal stenosis
Post-surgical back pain

These injections are often part of a comprehensive treatment plan that may include physical therapy, medications, or regenerative treatments to support long-term healing and mobility.

What can I expect during the procedure?

Epidural injections are performed in the office under sterile conditions. After cleansing the injection site, Dr. Mohan numbs the skin with a local anesthetic and uses fluoroscopy to guide a thin needle into the epidural space. Once positioned, a mixture of corticosteroid and anesthetic medication is injected to reduce inflammation and calm irritated nerves.

The procedure typically takes 15–30 minutes, and most patients can resume light activity the same day. Pain relief may begin within a few days and last for several weeks or even months, depending on your condition.

What are the benefits of epidural injections?

There are several benefits of epidural steroid injections, including:

Reduced inflammation and nerve irritation
Improved mobility and quality of life
Decreased need for oral pain medications
Delayed or prevented need for surgery

Dr. Mohan and his team monitor your progress and can repeat injections as needed for sustained relief.

Call the Pain Specialists of Frisco office near you today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for epidural injections or book an appointment online.