Epidural Injections Specialist in Greenacres and Port St. Lucie FL

At Comprehensive Pain, we offer epidural injections as an effective, minimally invasive option for managing pain in the lower back, neck, or legs. Our experienced pain specialists use this procedure to deliver a combination of steroid medication and local anesthetic directly into the epidural space—the area around your spinal cord and nerve roots. By reducing inflammation at the source of nerve irritation, epidural injections can provide significant pain relief for conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and sciatica.
 
Epidural injections may not resolve the underlying source of pain, but they can significantly improve comfort by reducing inflammation and easing nerve irritation. This relief often allows individuals to move more freely, take part in physical therapy, and manage daily tasks with greater ease. These injections are commonly performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement and enhance overall safety and effectiveness. Most people experience only mild discomfort during the procedure, and the duration of relief can vary from a few days to several months, depending on individual factors.
 
For those dealing with ongoing neck, back, or leg pain, an epidural injection may be considered as part of a broader approach to pain management. A healthcare professional can help determine whether this treatment is appropriate based on your specific symptoms and overall health needs.

At Comprehensive Pain, we offer epidural injections as one of many advanced treatment options to help relieve pain in the back, neck, or legs. These injections can be very effective for managing pain caused by conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or sciatica.
 
The duration of pain relief following an epidural injection varies from patient to patient. Factors such as your specific diagnosis, the medications used during the injection, and your individual response all play a role. For many patients, a single epidural steroid injection can provide relief lasting from several days up to several months. Some individuals experience significant improvement for three to six months, while others may notice a shorter or longer period of benefit.
 
After your procedure, you may feel numbness or temporary weakness in the treated area. This is due to the local anesthetic and typically resolves within a few hours. The steroid component, which helps to reduce inflammation and provide longer-lasting pain relief, may take a few days to reach its full effect, with most patients feeling the maximum benefit about one to two weeks after the injection.
 
It’s important to understand that epidural injections are not usually a permanent solution. Our goal is to create a customized pain management plan for each patient. Epidural injections are often combined with other therapies, such as physical therapy, medications, and lifestyle modifications, to achieve the best possible outcomes. If your pain returns after the effects of the injection wear off, our providers will work with you to determine whether another injection is appropriate, always keeping safety guidelines in mind regarding the frequency of these treatments.
 
Our team at Comprehensive Pain is dedicated to helping you find the most effective and sustainable strategies for managing your pain. We encourage you to discuss your symptoms and goals with our providers so we can recommend the best approach for your individual needs.

At Comprehensive Pain, we understand that living with significant pain can dramatically impact your quality of life. One advanced treatment we offer is the epidural injection, which is often recommended when nerve inflammation or irritation—usually within the spine—causes persistent discomfort. Our experienced pain management specialists may suggest an epidural injection for conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, or degenerative disc disease.
 
If conservative therapies like physical therapy, oral medications, and lifestyle changes have not provided adequate relief, an epidural injection may help reduce pain and inflammation. This treatment can be especially beneficial for patients experiencing chronic pain radiating from the lower back into the legs or from the neck into the arms.
 
Our approach is always individualized. We carefully assess the severity and duration of your symptoms, how pain affects your daily activities, and your overall health before recommending an epidural injection. This procedure is generally reserved for those who have not found relief through less invasive treatments or whose pain significantly disrupts normal function.

At Comprehensive Pain, we understand that the thought of receiving an epidural injection can cause anxiety for many patients. Epidural injections are a common and effective procedure we use to manage pain in areas such as the lower back, neck, and legs. Many of our patients ask us if the procedure itself is painful.
 
Your comfort is our priority. Before the injection, our experienced providers carefully numb the skin and tissues in the targeted area with a local anesthetic. This may cause a brief stinging or burning sensation, but it is usually very short-lived. Once the area is numb, your Comprehensive Pain physician will gently insert a thin needle into the epidural space using advanced imaging guidance, such as fluoroscopy, to ensure precision and safety.
 
During the procedure, you might feel some pressure or heaviness, but sharp pain is uncommon. When the medication is injected, some patients describe a mild ache or temporary pressure, but most find the experience to be tolerable and brief. Any mild soreness at the injection site typically resolves within a day or two.

Dr. Bart Gatz, Dr. Robert Lentz, and Gary Edman at Comprehensive Pain specialize in epidural injections to deliver lasting relief from chronic back, neck, and leg pain. By using advanced imaging techniques, they ensure precise placement of the injection to target inflammation and pain at its source. Whether due to injury, degeneration, or other conditions, their expertise in pain management helps improve your quality of life and enhances your ability to move freely again.
 
At Comprehensive Pain, we strive to make every procedure as comfortable as possible and are happy to discuss any concerns you may have about pain or anxiety. Our team is committed to providing reassurance and, if needed, can offer additional comfort measures during your visit. Your well-being and peace of mind are important to us—please do not hesitate to ask questions or share your concerns at any time.
 
For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. Our clinics are conveniently located in Greenacres, FL, and Port St. Lucie, FL. We serve patients from Port St. Lucie FL, Stuart FL, Palm City FL, Greenacres FL, Palm Springs FL, Boynton Beach FL, and surrounding areas.