Some back-pain sufferers have a great deal of confidence in a steroid injection’s ability to relieve their discomfort. After all, corticosteroids, which mimic the effects of hormones that the body produces naturally in the adrenal glands, have a proven ability to suppress inflammation. For this reason, lower back pain associated with herniated discs and (sometimes) spinal stenosis is often medically treated with epidural steroid injections. However, these injections may not be as effective as perceived. After reviewing 38 published studies, researchers found no reason to prescribe steroid injections for the treatment of these conditions because their effects were relatively small and short-lived. Chiropractic treatment, on the other hand, gets to the root of the problem, providing long-term pain relief.
If you suffer from back pain, you’re certainly not alone. Let us at FAMILY PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC help you perform your personal best. Give us a call at 617.472.4220 to schedule an appointment. We have the experience and expertise to give you the care you need. Let us make a difference for your good health and comfort right now and in the future. We’re located at 112 McGrath Hwy., Quincy.
P.S. Injected corticosteroids can cause side effects near the site of the injection, including shrinking of soft tissue and loss of color in the skin.
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