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Learn how to distinguish between mechanical and inflammatory disc pain based on injection responses. When an anesthetic relieves pain but corticosteroid doesn’t, it suggests mechanical pain caused by pressure or tension on the nerve root, rather than inflammation. Discover how corticosteroids work to reduce inflammation and why their response time can help in identifying the nature of the pain. This information is crucial for physical therapists in understanding the underlying causes and improving patient care.