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Having back pain since 5 years. Orthopedic doctor suggest me epidural steroid injection. Is it good take shot of this injection. M having radicular pain from hip to lev. Pain.while walking and feeling cramp on back due to mri shows l4 l5 s1. Disc dessication. Will epidural help me or should I avoid this injection thank yo sir.
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Do the cat/cow stretch. Get on all fours, with your arms straight and your hands directly under your shoulders; your knees hip-width apart.
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The effect of the injection will be temproary surgery is the definitive answer till then spinal exercise hot foementation and pain medication may help.
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