According to the report, Dr. Kline said physicians can inject patients with a steroid or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory to relieve pain. Physicians also have the option of performing a facet injection, a minimally invasive procedure that can temporarily relieve neck or back pain caused by inflamed fat joints.
Physicians can also choose to use an epidural steroid injection, which is performed to help reduce inflammation and pain associated with nerve root compression.
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