Steroid injections can be very helpful in the diagnosis and relief of nerve pain (sciatica). Steroid injections have long been a mainstay of pain management for sciatica. The recent COVID-19 pandemic prompted some concern about whether the mild immunosuppressant effects of the steroid might increase the risk of COVID-19 infection. Below are links to some recent evidence and opinions which are guiding our advice to you. You may find these useful when making an informed decision to request treatment. We will now offer spinal injections again based on a careful case by case risk assessment and discussion with you.