Steroid Injections for Sciatica: Small, Short-Term Relief Only In a recent meta-analysis of 23 randomized trials involving more than 2,000 patients in which epidural steroid injections were compared with placebo for sciatica, epidural steroid injections produced small, statistically insignificant short-term improvements in leg pain and disability (but not less back pain) compared to placebo
Side effect profiles are similar in type (GI effects dominate both) but different in severity
Joint mobility increases, inflammation decreases noticeably, and tissue quality improves as measured by reduced swelling and improved palpation findings
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While theyre not a one-size-fits-all solution, they do hold potential for dogs dealing with pain, inflammation, anxiety, or recovery challenges