4. Epidural Steroid Injections
When other forms of steroid injection don’t work, doctors might suggest an epidural. This is an injection that is administered directly into the lower back right near the sciatic nerve. This can not only eliminate the pain caused by the nerve but can also be used as a form of general pain relief for the lower part of the body.
In fact, if you have heard the term epidural, it’s probably in association with childbirth where it is one of the most effective forms of pain relief!
Note however that this is a painful procedure and does carry a larger amount of risk than other options on this list. For those reasons, you might be better to try other methods first and your physician will certainly push for this.