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Caudal epidural and possible epidurogramAn intervertebral disc is a shock absorber that sits between the bony blocks (vertebrae) that make up your spine. The discs allow you to bend and stretch, and spread the pressure of impacts when you jump up and down.
Cervical epiduralThe neck area of the backbone is called the cervical spine. Epidural injections into this area, the upper spine, are used to treat a number of different painful conditions.
Botulinum toxin injectionBotulinum toxin injections are used to treat many different painful conditions. The injections are usually given into a trigger point. This is a particular spot in the muscle