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Can the steroid shot in your back help?

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Dr. James Lin answered

Help what?: Steroid shot to the spine is a common form of managing refractory backache resulting from various spinal and nerve disorders. It works reasonably well for most, not for everyone. More detailing, ask experts in pain management. Best wish ... Always.

Answered 3/15/2014

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