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Can lumbar spine epidural injections really work for anyone?
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Maybe: They work better to treat conditions with nerve compression but not as well to just treat back pain.
Answered 4/16/2013
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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.
Answered 6/14/2013
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