7 Reasons You Should Avoid Epidural Injections in Your Spine
Epidural Injections into your spine for bad discs or pain are NOT FDA APPROVED. (This fact is not a criticism of using epidural injections during labor.) We are specifically referring to the use of epidural injections as treatment for the pain of sciatica, stenosis, arthritis, degenerative, bulging and herniated discs.- The reason they are NOT FDA APPROVED is because they have not been proven to be safe or effective at all for that purpose. Yet, medical professionals are still advising this unproven approach to patients as an answer. Using these shots that are not designed to help your spine, your discs, or your pain, is known as in the drug and medical industries as “off label” use. How does that sit with you? Is it really the answer you are looking for or deserve?
- Epidural Injections are destructive and dangerous to your health; which is why the FDA will not approve them as treatment for spinal pain, sciatica, stenos is, and other disc issues. They simply do much more damage than good to you – especially if you have received more than one injection! Even one single injection could cause permanent bone loss (osteoporosis) and increase your chances of a future spinal fracture by 21 %.
- There are also additional dangers that the proponents of epidural injections don’t want you to know: weight gain, cataracts, auto immune disorders, infections, elevated blood sugar levels, damage to blood vessels, bleeding, dura puncture, nerve damage, paralysis, stroke and even the possibility of death. (Which has unfortunately occurred multiple times.) We believe you deserve better than these side effects and possibilities of irreversible damage that are proven to be linked to epidural injections.
- Epidural Injections were never created to treat the CAUSE of your pain or inflammation. Treating your pain or your inflammation does not treat WHY you have your pain or inflammation. It’s the same as having a rock in your shoe causing you pain and inflammation, and instead of removing the rock you inject your foot with anti-inflammatories and take pain medication, which will not cure the cause of the problem and allow your condition to get worse. This is why the epidural injection approach only adds to the problems for you, and also why the FDA will not approve these injections for your spinal, disc, or pain issues!
- Multiple epidural injections can lead to spinal surgery. When you treat your pain with dangerous and ineffective epidural injections, it can only allow your condition to worsen and ultimately leading to the recommendation of spinal surgery as a last resort effort to alleviate your pain and discomfort. Most people who have received spinal surgery received epidural injections before going under the knife. Unfortunately, the results of epidural injections were likely disingenuous and ineffective, leading to a worsening of the symptoms and then surgery. There are millions of people who have tried epidural injections to cure their back pain who can tell you that these injections are futile and dangerous.
- The medical industry has an agenda that they want you to fall in to, leading to drugs, injections, and multiple surgeries over your lifetime – all of which they profit from. Don’t allow your health and your well-being to take a back seat to corporate greed! You can live pain free, without receiving a single epidural injection, and we can show you how.
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Carmen D Ringold
2023-10-11
Everyone was very nice every visit
I'm grateful to them all in helping with my injuries
John Matuszwski
2023-10-06
I had an incredible experience with this chiropractor Chris and his staff! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism from the two amazing ladies at the front desk. Chris’s expertise and care truly made a difference in my well-being. They took the time to listen to my concerns and provided effective treatments that alleviated my pain. The physical therapy team are the best at what they do and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. The entire team is not only skilled but also genuinely caring and kind-hearted. I can't recommend them enough – they are truly amazing people who have improved my quality of life. Five stars without a doubt!
Dairrian Winters
2023-03-23
My neck is all better 😊 thanks guys
Tara Stirk
2023-03-02
They helped me get back to full track after being given a run around on my hand for almost a month! Dr.Chris seen me almost immediately, got me into Dr.Levy's office and they started me with Physical therapy. I can confidently go back to work now and not have to worry about "is this going to hurt my hand more?" I genuinely looked forward to my therapy every week and as well as I'm sad to be done, I'm happy to know that I'm back to where I need to be with my hand! Everyone there is super friendly, fun to talk to, and my favorite part was how genuine everyone was! I'm more than thankful for them and if I ever need physical therapy again, this is 100% where I would go! I was in P.T for my knees and shoulders at other places and genuinely dreaded it almost every time, Ohio Pain and Rehab was the complete opposite for me! I was comfortable, happy, and it felt more like working with friends than a doctor. They take the time to actually listen about what hurts and where rather than the typical "Oh, there's pain? No worries, it'll even out" rather than asking questions.
Thank you to everyone at the Austintown Ohio Pain and Rehab office!
Ashley Kinter
2023-02-20
My son sprained his ankle on a Wednesday at school. He was on crutches and could not bare weight at all. We went to see Dr. Chris for the INDIBA treatment on Thursday and again on Friday. The swelling was down after the first treatment on Thursday and by Friday, he was walking without crutches and on Saturday he played in his flag football game with no problem! If you're looking for some new, and fast recovery options, DO IT!
scott bertrand
2023-02-07
Dr. Chris is an innovative practitioner with an exceptional compassionate staff focused on wellness and pain relief.
Jeffrey Cronk, DC, JD
2023-02-07
These doctors really know their stuff when it comes to spinal injuries. We have a lot of experience with this group. We would highly recommend them!!
Robert Moosally
2023-02-07
Great service. Great staff. Comprehensive care model that helps patients navigate through the complexities of their illness and injury. The staff guides them through this process until the clinical condition improves and their overall health has made a significant term for the better.
Mohammad Hajjawi
2022-11-28
Only the best, with just one treatment that shoulder pain was gone! Worked like magic! , friendly staff and what a humble Dr. thank you for everything.
Eric Ungaro
2022-11-11
Dr. Chris and the staff at Ohio Pain and Rehabilitation are a class act. I have been going for therapy and services for 3 months and I feel like a new man. The individual care and attention I receive is what sets them apart!!
