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Epidural Spinal Injection in Hyderabad

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Reviewed personally by Dr. Sunkara · Written for Epidural Spinal Injection in Hyderabad · Updated September 2026

Overview

What Is an Epidural Spinal Injection?

Quick Answer

An epidural spinal injection, also called an epidural steroid injection, delivers anti-inflammatory medicine directly into the epidural space around irritated spinal nerves. It's a non-surgical, precisely targeted procedure used to calm pain from sciatica, a slipped disc, or spinal stenosis. The injection itself takes 15 to 20 minutes, and many patients feel meaningful relief within one to two weeks.

Epidural steroid injection diagram showing a needle guided into the epidural space beside an irritated nerve in the lower spine

Think of an epidural spinal injection in Hyderabad as a middle step, not a last resort. Before one, most patients have already tried rest, medication, or physiotherapy without lasting relief. It sits between conservative care and surgery, often closing the gap entirely.

Dr. Sunkara's view is simple: not every problem needs a surgery, and surgery itself isn't the frightening ordeal most people imagine. He'd rather calm your pain with a targeted injection first and see how your body responds before any bigger conversation happens.

Who This Treats

Who Needs an Epidural Injection for Sciatica in Hyderabad?

An epidural spinal injection in Hyderabad is usually considered once pain from a pinched nerve or inflamed disc hasn't settled with rest, medication, or physiotherapy.

Sciatica & Leg Pain

Pain, numbness, or tingling radiating from the lower back down the leg, often eased by calming the irritated nerve directly.

Slipped or Herniated Disc

Disc material irritating a nerve root, one of the most common causes of one-sided leg pain and stiffness in the lower back.Slip Disc →

Spinal Stenosis

Narrowing around the spinal canal that compresses nerves, often causing pain or heaviness that worsens with standing or walking.

Nerve Pain Into The Arm

Pain, tingling, or weakness running from the neck into the arm, caused by an irritated nerve root in the cervical spine.

Post-Surgical Nerve Pain

Ongoing nerve irritation or scar-tissue inflammation after a previous spine surgery, when further surgery isn't yet the right next step.

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TESTIMONIALS

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Review summary

Her long-standing sciatica was assessed carefully, not rushed. Exercises and posture fixes eased the shooting leg pain, and she sits and walks comfortably again.

Anoosha N.

Sciatica

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What stood out in her mother's treatment was that every non-operative option was explored first, with surgery kept as the final step.

Shailaja B.

Mother's spine care

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After 5 years of severe back pain with no clear diagnosis elsewhere, Dr. Sunkara patiently explained the root cause and gave her hope of a lasting fix.

Geetha A.

Long-term back pain

Procedure

Lumbar Epidural Injection in Hyderabad: How the Procedure Works

  1. 01

    Before The Injection

    You'll lie face-down, or sometimes sit, while the skin over your lower back is cleaned and numbed. Dr. Sunkara reviews your scans to confirm the exact level to target.

  2. 02

    During The Procedure

    Dr. Sunkara guides a thin needle to the epidural space and delivers the medication in about 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. 03

    Right After

    You'll rest under observation for 15 to 30 minutes before heading home. Light activity is fine the same day, though most people take it easy for 24 hours.

Recovery

Recovery, Relief Timeline & Sessions

  1. 01

    Immediately After

    Most patients go home the same day and resume light daily activities within 24 hours, avoiding heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for about a week.

  2. 02

    When Relief Begins

    Some patients notice improvement within a few days, though it's common for the full anti-inflammatory effect to build gradually over one to two weeks.

  3. 03

    How Many Sessions

    A single injection is often enough, but Dr. Sunkara may recommend a second one spaced weeks apart if relief is only partial.

  4. 04

    If Relief Doesn't Last

    When pain returns sooner than expected, that's useful information, not a failure. It usually means it's time to look at what's driving the pain more closely.

Dr. Raveesh Sunkara studying a patient's MRI scans on a lightbox

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Outcomes

Outcomes & What To Expect

Here's what clinical experience and published research say about epidural spinal injection outcomes.

  • SHORT-TERM RELIEF

    Many patients with leg pain from an irritated nerve feel it within one to two weeks.

  • RELIEF LASTING WEEKS TO MONTHS

    Effects commonly last several weeks to several months, often enough time to complete physical therapy and avoid surgery.

  • RESULTS AT THIS PRACTICE

    With the right case selection, 90% of patients report good pain relief for a few months, and the effect lasts longer when a proper physiotherapy routine is followed as advised.

Cost

Epidural Spinal Injection Cost in Hyderabad

  • PROCEDURE TYPE

    The specific technique used for your case is one cost factor. Epidural injections at this practice aren't routinely done under X-ray guidance, unlike some other spinal injections.

  • NUMBER OF LEVELS TREATED

    More spinal levels, or repeat sessions spaced weeks apart, add to the total. ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 covers a single level.

  • INSURANCE & INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS

    Many health insurance plans cover epidural injections once conservative treatment has failed; the practice also assists international patients with cost estimates.

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Next Steps

When an Epidural Injection Isn't Enough

Sometimes an epidural injection buys time rather than lasting relief, and that's a normal, expected outcome for some patients.

  • RELIEF FADES QUICKLY EACH TIME

    If each injection's relief shrinks and fades faster than the last one, the underlying disc or nerve problem may need a more lasting fix through spine surgery.Spine Surgery →

  • YOU'VE HAD THREE INJECTIONS THIS YEAR

    Steroid injections are limited to protect bone and tissue health, so repeated courses without lasting benefit are a cue to discuss surgical options, including endoscopic spine surgery.Endoscopic Spine Surgery →

  • WEAKNESS IS GETTING WORSE

    Progressive weakness in a leg or foot, rather than pain alone, is a stronger signal that a compressed nerve needs surgical decompression rather than another injection.

  • IMAGING SHOWS A STRUCTURAL PROBLEM

    When an MRI shows significant disc herniation or spinal narrowing, addressing the structure directly with surgery often works better than repeated injections alone.Spine Surgery →

Safety

Risks & Side Effects

An epidural spinal injection in Hyderabad is generally safe, and serious complications are uncommon. Here's an honest look at what can happen.

Possible Risks

FAQ

Your Epidural Spinal Injection Questions, Answered

Cost depends on the technique used, number of levels, and whether repeat sessions are needed. ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 covers most single-level injections.

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Written & reviewed by Dr. Raveesh Sunkara, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon · Last updated September 2026 · Next review due March 2027