An interlaminar epidural injection is a procedure where a needle is inserted into the epidural space, which is the area around the spinal cord, in the lower back. Through this needle, a mixture of medicine, such as a steroid and an anesthetic, is injected to help alleviate pain caused by conditions such as spinal stenosis, herniated disc or degenerative disc disease. This procedure is typically done as an outpatient, which means the person goes home on the same day. It is done under the guidance