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Work Injury Treatment in Kansas City
Work Injury Treatment in Kansas City

Still in Pain After a Car Accident? Epidural Injections May Help

Car accidents can leave lasting damage—especially to the spine. If you’re struggling with neck or back pain, or feeling numbness or tingling in your arms or legs, the cause might be a pinched or inflamed nerve. One of the most effective treatments for this is an epidural steroid injection.

At Keystone Medical Group, we offer epidural injections as part of a complete treatment plan for auto injury patients. Our team uses advanced imaging and precise techniques to deliver real relief—without the need for surgery.

What Is an Epidural Injection?

An epidural injection is a non-surgical procedure that delivers powerful anti-inflammatory medication directly to the area around the spinal nerves. This space, called the epidural space, is often where swelling occurs after an injury.

Epidural injections are especially effective for treating:

  • Herniated or bulging discs

  • Sciatica or radicular pain

  • Spinal stenosis

  • Facet joint inflammation

  • Chronic neck or lower back pain after a crash

The injection helps reduce inflammation, relieve pressure on nerves, and improve mobility—often within just a few days.

How Are Epidural Injections Performed?

At Keystone Medical Group, we perform this procedure under the guidance of fluoroscopy (live X-ray) to ensure pinpoint accuracy. Here’s what to expect:

  1. You’ll lie comfortably on a table while your spine is cleaned and numbed.

  2. A small needle is guided into the epidural space near the injured area.

  3. Steroid medication and a numbing agent are injected.

  4. The whole process takes less than 30 minutes, and most patients go home the same day.

We also monitor your progress closely to make sure the injection provides lasting relief.

Benefits of Epidural Injections After a Crash

Many people come to us after trying rest, medications, or therapy without much success. Epidural injections can be a turning point in recovery. They offer:

  • Quick pain relief without surgery

  • Reduced inflammation around irritated nerves

  • Improved mobility and function

  • Faster return to work and daily life

  • A safe, well-tolerated option for most patients

In many cases, injections help reduce the need for stronger medications or more invasive procedures.

Who’s a Good Candidate?

If you’ve been in a car accident and are dealing with persistent pain, numbness, or weakness, you may be a candidate for an epidural injection. These symptoms are common with:

  • Cervical or lumbar disc injuries

  • Pinched nerves in the neck or lower back

  • Radiating pain into the arms or legs

Not sure if this applies to you? Our medical team will review your MRI or imaging results and perform a full exam to determine the right treatment plan.

Serving Kansas City and Surrounding Communities

Keystone Medical Group helps patients across the metro area, including:

  • Kansas City

  • Lee’s Summit

  • Overland Park

  • Independence

  • Raytown and more

We make it easy to get the care you need, close to home.

Call Today to See If an Epidural Injection Is Right for You

Car accidents can cause serious spinal injuries—but you don’t have to live in pain. Call Keystone Medical Group at 816-705-2842 today to schedule an evaluation. If an epidural injection is the right step, we’ll walk you through every part of the process.

Relief may be just one appointment away.