Epidural Steroid Injections in San Diego
An epidural steroid injection (ESI) delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly to the irritated nerves in your spine — a proven, image-guided treatment for radiating back, neck and leg pain from herniated discs, stenosis and sciatica. Performed by board-certified physicians at our on-site San Diego procedure suite.
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- Same-week consultations available
- No referral needed to be seen
- Most major insurance plans accepted
- Procedures on-site — Comprehensive Pain ASC at our Ruffin Road building
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What an Epidural Steroid Injection Does
The injection places corticosteroid (usually with a local anesthetic) into the epidural space around the inflamed nerve root, under X-ray guidance for precision. It calms the inflammation that drives radiating pain — often within days.
Image-Guided Precision
Fluoroscopy (live X-ray) guides the needle so the medication lands exactly where the nerve is inflamed — safer and more effective than blind injections.
Quick, Outpatient Procedure
The injection itself typically takes 15–30 minutes at our on-site suite, and most patients go home shortly after with same-day rest and light activity the next day.
Proven for Radiating Pain
ESIs are a well-established treatment for sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis and radiating neck/arm pain when conservative care isn’t enough.
Part of a Real Plan
Relief from an epidural opens a window to rebuild with therapy — our physicians pair injections with a plan so relief lasts.
Ask if an ESI Fits Your Pain A consultation is the first step.
Pain Epidural Injections Can Treat
- Sciatica & radiating leg pain
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Radiating neck & arm pain
- Pain after spine surgery
- Chronic low back pain with nerve involvement
- Whiplash-related nerve pain
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What to Expect
Consultation
Your physician confirms the diagnosis and whether an epidural is the right next step for your specific pain.
The Injection
A 15–30 minute outpatient procedure under image guidance at our Comprehensive Pain ASC. Mild soreness afterward is normal.
Relief & Rebuild
Many patients feel relief within days. We follow up, track your response, and use the window to rebuild strength and mobility.
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Physicians Who Perform Your Procedure
Board-certified pain management specialists from the physician-led team at California Pain Consultants.
Zachary C. Cohen, MD
Pain Management Physician
Chris Chisholm, MD
Pain Management Physician
Hall Wu, MD
Pain Management Physician
Jonathan H. Kaplan, MD
Pain Management Physician
Epidural Injection Questions, Answered
Does the injection hurt?
The skin is numbed first; most patients describe pressure rather than pain. Soreness at the site for a day or two afterward is common.
How long does relief last?
It varies by patient and cause — relief can last weeks to many months. Injections can be repeated within safe limits, and your physician will discuss the plan for your case.
How many injections will I need?
Some patients get lasting relief from one; others benefit from a short series. We never schedule more injections than your response justifies.
Is it covered by insurance?
Epidural steroid injections are widely covered when medically indicated. We accept most major plans and verify your coverage before the procedure.
What’s the difference between an epidural and a nerve block?
An epidural bathes the inflamed nerve roots in the epidural space; a nerve block targets one specific nerve. Your physician chooses based on your diagnosis — sometimes a block is used first to confirm the pain source.
Days of Relief Beat Months of Waiting
If radiating pain is stealing your sleep and your movement, an epidural may open the door to real recovery. Same-week consultations at four San Diego clinics.
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