07/17/2026
Did your pain management doctor tell you this?
Does your doctor even know about this?
They should....unless their head is stuck in the sand!
Corticosteroid injections and facet injections can be an effective way to temporarily reduce pain and inflammation. For many people, that short-term relief is both meaningful and necessary.
However, repeated injections into the same area over time may affect the very tissues you are trying to protect. While the pain may temporarily subside, the underlying cause of the problem (usually the disc) often remains untreated and can continue to progress and degenerate.
Think of it this way: it's like putting air in a flat tire over and over again without pulling the nail out and plugging the hole.
If your pain keeps returning to the same area after multiple injections, it may be time to explore other treatment options that focus on identifying and addressing the source of the pain (usually disc related)rather than simply masking the symptoms.
Depending on your condition, therapies such as non-surgical spinal decompression may be the answer your looking for.
There are dozens and dozens of studies, from places like Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, etc, that show the efficacy of true non-surgical spinal decompression.
Not every patient is a candidate for these treatments, but every patient deserves to understand all of their available options.
At Hopkins Health, we believe informed patients make better healthcare decisions. If you're tired of temporary relief and want to learn about non-surgical options that may be appropriate for your condition, we're here to help.
Schedule a consultation today to learn more about your treatment options.
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