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Persistent nerve pain can interfere with work, sleep, movement, and daily comfort. At Alta Pain Physicians, we offer transforaminal steroid injection in Utah as an advanced treatment option for nerve-related spinal pain. Also known as a transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI), this minimally invasive outpatient procedure delivers medication near a specific nerve root in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine to help manage neck pain radiating into the arm, upper- or mid-back pain radiating into the chest or abdomen, or low back pain radiating into the legs.
Conveniently located in Sandy and Bountiful, Alta Pain Physicians serves patients from Draper, Midvale, Cottonwood Heights, and Murray, most arriving within 10 to 20 minutes. Our clinics are easily accessible to patients seeking care without having to travel to downtown Salt Lake City
If you are looking for targeted, non-surgical pain relief, our team is here to help improve your comfort, mobility, and quality of life.
A transforaminal steroid injection is a targeted spinal injection used to address pain caused by a disc herniation and/or arthritic changes irritating a specific nerve. This procedure delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly to a specific nerve root in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine. It is commonly used to help manage neck pain radiating into the arm, upper- or mid-back pain radiating into the chest or abdomen, or low back pain radiating into the legs.
This process allows for the precise delivery of medication to the source of nerve irritation. By reducing inflammation around the affected nerve, this treatment supports pain relief, improves function, and helps patients better manage chronic spinal conditions.
Inflamed spinal nerves are a common cause of radiating neck and back pain. A transforaminal epidural steroid injection delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly into the epidural space near the affected nerve root.
As inflammation decreases, pressure on the nerve is reduced, which may help relieve pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness. This targeted technique allows for more precise treatment compared to general epidural injections and may provide fast relief for neck and back nerve pain when other treatments have not been effective.
This treatment may be recommended when pain is linked to an irritated spinal nerve and more conservative care has not provided enough relief.
Benefits may include:
For many individuals, this injection becomes an important part of a comprehensive pain management plan.
Before treatment, your provider will review your symptoms, medical history, imaging, and current medications. This step helps confirm the target area and determine whether any medication changes are needed before the injection.
During the procedure:
Typically, the process takes 10 to 15 minutes. Afterward, some patients notice temporary tenderness or pressure near the injection site. Most patients can resume normal light activities within 24 hours.
Symptom improvement may begin within a few days, with continued progress possible over the following week.
You may be a candidate if you experience persistent nerve-related pain caused by inflammation, disc herniation, or spinal degeneration that has not improved with conservative treatment. This may include neck, upper or mid back, or lower back pain that radiates into the arms, chest, abdomen, or legs.
If you are seeking targeted pain relief for nerve-related symptoms, a consultation at Alta Pain Physicians can help determine whether a transforaminal epidural steroid injection is appropriate for your condition and treatment goals.
At Alta Pain Physicians, our specialists use advanced imaging technology and individualized treatment planning to deliver safe and effective care for nerve-related pain conditions.
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Conveniently located in Sandy and Bountiful, Alta Pain Physicians serves patients from Draper, Midvale, Cottonwood Heights, and Murray, most arriving within 10 to 20 minutes. Our clinics are easily accessible to patients seeking care without having to travel to downtown Salt Lake City.
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Relief differs depending on the condition being treated. Some patients experience improvement for weeks or months. Repeat injections may be recommended when appropriate.
When performed by experienced specialists using imaging guidance, transforaminal epidural steroid injections are generally considered safe with a low risk of complications.
Many patients notice improvement within a few days, though full relief may take up to 10 days.
Yes, this treatment is commonly used to provide targeted pain relief for a herniated disc that is irritating a spinal nerve.
Yes, it is often used to treat nerve pain in the cervical spine that radiates into the shoulders, arms, or hands.
If symptoms return, additional injections may be recommended as part of your ongoing pain management plan.
If neck, back, or radiating nerve pain is limiting your daily life, a transforaminal steroid injection may provide the relief you need. Schedule a consultation with Alta Pain Physicians today to learn more about your treatment options.
