It's Not in Your Head
Welcome to It's Not in Your Head Podcast, with Dan and Juz. Dr. Dan is a Sports Physician and Justine a Pain Coach and patient. We have come together to find ways to manage complex pain better for both patients and providers. New episodes will come out bi-weekly on all major platforms.
It's Not in Your Head
45 Epidural Steroid Injections: What They Treat, How They Work & What to Expect
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Epidural injections are one of the most commonly performed pain procedures — yet many patients don't fully understand how they work or what to expect. This episode demystifies the topic, covering what epidurals treat, the types of injectables used, procedural technique variations (interlaminar, transforaminal, and caudal), potential complications, and recovery expectations. Both patients preparing for their first epidural and providers looking for a clear patient education framework will find this episode a reliable, accessible resource.
Resources:
www.iniyh.com/episodes/ep-45-pain-procedures-epidurals
www.resilientwarriorcoachingllc.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
00:45 Overview of Epidurals
01:49 Types of Epidurals
06:38 Injectables Used in Epidurals
11:07 Complications and Risks of Epidurals
14:21 The Sneaky Nugget: Fish Oil and Bleeding
14:54 Complications of Epidural Procedures
18:32 Understanding Nerve Root Compression
21:15 Post-Procedure Pain Management
23:48 Pulsed Radio Frequency for Pain Relief
26:25 Recovery Tips and Final Thoughts