Relief from the pain that shoots down your leg.
Experience relief from back, neck, and radiating nerve pain with Dr. Menon's precision epidural injection therapy. Our advanced, fluoroscopy-guided approach delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly to the source of your pain, providing significant relief for herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and sciatica without the risks and recovery time of surgery.
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Dr. Aditi Menon, MDPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. Sujoy Menon, MDInterventional RadiologyChronic lower back pain and neck pain often stem from specific spinal conditions, like a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or sciatica, that don't respond to conventional treatments. Identifying the exact source of your pain is the key to lasting relief.
When the soft inner portion of a spinal disc pushes through the tougher exterior, it can press on nearby nerves, causing significant pain that conventional treatments struggle to address.
This narrowing of the spaces within your spine puts pressure on the nerves that travel through it, causing pain that can severely limit your daily activities and quality of life.
When the spinal nerve root is compressed or irritated, it can cause debilitating pain that travels from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg.
An epidural steroid injection, or ESI, delivers anti-inflammatory medication into the epidural space around the irritated nerve roots. A lumbar epidural steroid injection targets lower back and leg pain from sciatica or a herniated disc, while a cervical epidural steroid injection targets neck and arm pain. In both cases the goal is the same: calm the inflammation compressing the nerve and ease the pain at its source.
An epidural steroid injection works by delivering potent anti-inflammatory medication directly to the irritated nerve roots in the epidural space of your spine. This targeted approach allows for significant pain reduction with minimal systemic side effects.
Dr. Menon uses real-time fluoroscopic imaging to visualize your spine's exact anatomy, ensuring precise needle placement for maximum therapeutic benefit.
A customized blend of long-acting steroids and anesthetic is delivered directly to the inflamed spinal nerves, reducing inflammation and interrupting the pain cycle.
Many patients experience immediate relief from the anesthetic component, followed by longer-lasting benefits as the anti-inflammatory medication takes effect over the next few days.
Precise, image-guided care from board-certified specialists, focused on treating the source of your pain.
Book a 10-minute phone call. Tell Dr. Menon what is going on and get an honest answer on whether an in-person visit can help, no commitment.
A streamlined process designed for your comfort and convenience.
Dr. Menon will review your medical history, imaging results, and perform a physical examination to determine if epidural injections are appropriate for your condition.
You'll receive specific instructions regarding medications and fasting. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, so you'll need to arrange for someone to drive you home afterward.
You'll lie on a special table while fluoroscopic imaging guides the precise placement of the needle. A contrast dye confirms proper positioning before the medication is administered. Most patients experience minimal discomfort.
After the injection, you'll rest briefly (20-30 minutes) in our recovery area while our team monitors your response. Most patients can return home the same day with minimal restrictions.
Dr. Menon will evaluate your response to the injection and may recommend additional treatments such as physical therapy to maximize long-term benefits and prevent recurrence.
Experience significant pain reduction often within days of treatment, helping you return to daily activities quickly.
Many patients can decrease their reliance on oral pain medications, reducing potential side effects.
Medication delivered directly to inflamed nerves for maximum effectiveness with minimal systemic side effects.
Reduced pain leads to better range of motion and the ability to participate in physical therapy and daily activities.
Outpatient procedure typically takes less than 30 minutes, with most patients resuming normal activities the next day.
Effective non-surgical option that may help you avoid more invasive procedures and lengthy recovery periods.
A pain physician and an interventional radiologist, in one office.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, trained at SUNY Downstate and NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell. She specializes in musculoskeletal pain, sports medicine, and regenerative treatments, from ultrasound-guided injections to electrodiagnostic (EMG) testing.
Interventional Radiology
Board-certified Interventional Radiologist, trained at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson and Beth Israel - Mount Sinai. He specializes in image-guided joint treatments and complex spinal and vascular interventions, and is affiliated with multiple NJ hospitals.
5.0 Rated 5.0 out of 5 on GoogleI was suffering from neck, back and arm/elbow pain for four months, had seen two doctors and had been urged to have back surgery when I went to Dr. Menon. She rejected the idea of surgery, and with vitamins, all-natural injections, an excellent physical therapist recommended by her, and acupuncture, also recommended by her, my pain was gone by the end of two months.
What an epidural steroid injection costs comes down to your specific insurance plan and whether the procedure is medically necessary for your back or neck condition. Medicare is accepted directly. For every other insurer, our administrative team verifies your benefits for free before your visit, so you see your real out-of-pocket number ahead of time.
If you are paying without insurance, flexible payment options keep treatment within reach, and we explain the numbers in plain terms. Begin by requesting a 10-minute call or having us verify your benefits, and you will know exactly where you stand before you commit to anything.
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