The injections have been an option for those ... Steroids injected into the spine—typically in an area called the epidural space, between the vertebrae and the protective covering of the spinal ...

SpineThera is developing a sustained-release injectable drug for back pain with the aims of improving safety and reducing the need for repeated epidural injections of corticosteroids.

“Epidural steroid injections are very common after traumatic injuries such as car accidents or slips and falls,” says Devers.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on shingles. I am 66 years old and in fairly good health. I had both Shingrix shots about five years ago. I take hydroxyurea for polycythemia vera (PV).