What are the potential benefits of a spinal injection for pain?

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The following are potential benefits of a spinal injection procedure:

May relieve or diagnose pain
Less invasive than surgery, and, therefore, has fewer risks
Allows fast recovery
Does not require hospital stay

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Pain Treatment

Pain treatment varies depending on the severity of an injury or cause of the pain. Analgesics, or pain relievers, may be your first step. Over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen and aspirin can treat mild to moderate pain. Stronger pain medication may be prescribed after surgery or more severe injuries. For chronic pain that persists, your doctor can help determine the best course of treatment or give you a referral for a pain specialist. Learn more about treating pain with expert advice from Sharecare.

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