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A member asked:

Can lumbar spine epidural injections really work for anyone?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Maybe: They work better to treat conditions with nerve compression but not as well to just treat back pain.

Dr Niazi agreed

Answered 4/16/2013

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: For the type of patient who after getting an epidural will take the initiative toward rehabilitation with the help of a competent physical therapist.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/14/2013

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