20/02/2026
Epidural steroid injections are used to treat dogs with lumbosacral disease — the canine equivalent of human low back pain and sciatica.
In this decision making guide, I explain what the condition is, how injections work, what the published data shows, and how injections compare with rest, oral medications, and surgery. I also discuss risks, costs, and why specialist assessment matters when deciding which dogs are appropriate candidates.
Chapters
0:00 What is lumbosacral disease?
1:02 The best expert?
2:51 Technique
4:34 Risk
5:05 Cost
6:37 Summary
