There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology finds.
Researchers found that epidural steroid injections may modestly reduce pain and disability in patients with a pinched nerve in the back. Photo by Kampus Production/ Pexels Epidural steroid injections are treatments in which a steroid or corticosteroid medication is injected into the spine. Advertisement In a systematic review published Wednesday in the journal Neurology, researchers explore whether there's evidence for benefit. "Chronic back pain is common and can negatively impact a person's quality of life, making it difficult to move, sleep and participate in daily activities," lead author Dr. Carmel Armon of Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California said in a news release. "In our review, studies show epidural steroid injections may have limited efficacy," he added in a news release. "They may modestly reduce pain in some situations for up to three months and reduce disability for some people for…