Dr. Russell O. Beecher, D.O.           435-613-PAIN (7246)            Price, Utah
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    • JOINT INJECTIONS
    • KYPHOPLASTY SURGERY
    • LATERAL FEMORAL CUTANEOUS NERVE INJECTION
    • MEDIAL BRANCH BLOCK
    • MILD (Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression) PROCEDURE
    • NERVE BLOCK
    • NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES & EMG
    • NEVRO SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR TRIAL & IMPLANT
    • NON-SURGICAL EVALUATION & TREATMENT OF SPINE, NERVE & MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN
    • OCCIPITAL NERVE INJECTION
    • RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION
    • THERAPEUTIC & DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND GUIDED PROCEDURES
    • REGENERATIVE MEDICINE INCLUDING PRP
    • STELLATE GANGLION BLOCK
    • SUBACROMIAL JOINT INJECTION
    • TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS
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​EPIDURAL  INJECTIONS

EPIDURAL INJECTIONS: involve the insertion of a needle into the epidural space outside the spinal cord for the administration of a local anesthetic and a steroid. The steroid acts as an anti-inflammatory agent that peaks in about five (5) days. “Numbing” medication is injected at the site prior to the insertion of the epidural needle. When the steroid is injected through the needle into the epidural space, you may feel pressure at the site or down your legs.  The procedure lasts approximately 5-10 minutes. 

​Injection procedure: Involves the insertion of a needle into either your back or neck to administer local anesthetic and a steroid. The steroid acts as an anti-inflammatory agents and peaks within 7-14 days.  A numbing agent is injected at the site prior to the insertion if the epidural needle, this will sting for just a few seconds prior to the skin going numb. During the injection you may feel increased pressure at the site or down your legs or arms. The procedure performed by Dr. Beecher lasts approximately 10 minutes. You will then be taken back to your room where you will be monitored. There are three requirements prior to being discharged, they are being able to: 1. Walk 2. Drink 3. Urinate. 

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  • Home
  • OUR TREATMENTS
    • BOTOX FOR CHRONIC MIGRAINES
    • CARPAL TUNNEL INJECTION
    • CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
    • EPIDURAL INJECTIONS
    • FLOUROSCOPIC (X-RAY) GUIDED SPINE AND JOINT PROCEDURES
    • GLENOHUMERAL JOINT INJECTION
    • HIP JOINT & TROCHANTER BURSA INJECTION
    • INTERCOASTAL NERVE INJECTION
    • INTRACEPT PROCEDURE FOR CHRONIC LOWER BACK PAIN
    • JOINT INJECTIONS
    • KYPHOPLASTY SURGERY
    • LATERAL FEMORAL CUTANEOUS NERVE INJECTION
    • MEDIAL BRANCH BLOCK
    • MILD (Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression) PROCEDURE
    • NERVE BLOCK
    • NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES & EMG
    • NEVRO SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR TRIAL & IMPLANT
    • NON-SURGICAL EVALUATION & TREATMENT OF SPINE, NERVE & MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN
    • OCCIPITAL NERVE INJECTION
    • RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION
    • THERAPEUTIC & DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND GUIDED PROCEDURES
    • REGENERATIVE MEDICINE INCLUDING PRP
    • STELLATE GANGLION BLOCK
    • SUBACROMIAL JOINT INJECTION
    • TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS
  • Patient Forms
  • Appointments
  • Providers
    • Russell Beecher, D.O.
    • Trent Greenhalgh, D.N.P.
  • Contact Us