- what’s your take on epidural injections? I know they only treat the symptoms and not the cause but im wondering if you believe these are safe for the back ?Â
While I cannot give you advice on what to do, being that I am not a doctor and do not play one on TV, I can share experiences from my work in the long term disability field.
I have seen mixed results with these injections. Â Those that are successful in their rehabilitation (back to activities of daily living, not lifting weights) combined the injection with targeted rehabilitation. Â That being said, the injection forced them to take down time. Â So, which helped more, the down time, or the injection? Â We don’t know.
My advice would be to seek multiple opinions and a definitive diagnosis prior to undergoing a procedure of any kind. Â Abide by Dr. McGill’s protocol of avoiding pain triggers, desensitizing yourself and moving like an athlete. Â Grab a copy of Back Mechanic for the complete guide.
Back pain is not a death sentence as long as you manage it correctly.
