“Are spinal injections a long-term solution?”

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“Are spinal injections a long-term solution?”

I am a 39 year old male. I want to know are spinal injections a long-term solution?

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**Dr. David Andrew Kummerfeld** Orthopedist Tyler, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. David Andrew Kummerfeld Orthopedist Tyler, TX

Sometimes

**Dr. Stanley S. Tao** Orthopedist Huntington, WV · Accepted Answer

Dr. Stanley S. Tao Orthopedist Huntington, WV

Depends on the condition. It can be for some issues.

**Dr. Jamal Taha** Surgeon Dayton, OH · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jamal Taha Surgeon Dayton, OH

Spine injections may provide temporary relief of symptoms but usually not a long term relief.

J. Taha

**Dr. Ali Nourbakhsh** Orthopaedic Surgeon Atlanta, GA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ali Nourbakhsh Orthopaedic Surgeon Atlanta, GA

Usually, they get 2-3 months if they work. Sometimes they don’t work though.