Cortisone (or steroid) injections have become increasingly popular over the years for people looking to address chronic joint pain and inflammation. Why have they become so popular? Well, for starters ...

Nagging pain in your shoulder can be extremely annoying. But when it starts to interfere with things you love to do - you can’t help but wonder - is it time to get a cortisone shot? When you’ve got ...

People may receive transforaminal epidural steroid injections to relieve pain for several conditions that affect the back, arms, legs, or neck. People with conditions including sciatica, herniated ...

SARASOTA, Fla. - Kevin Gausman won't make his scheduled start Monday morning at the minor league complex due to right shoulder tendinitis. Gausman has been on the medical sheet for the past week. He ...

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...

An epidural steroid injection is a nonsurgical procedure that provides pain relief. A doctor will inject steroids into the epidural space to reduce inflammation due to certain spinal conditions. An ...

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As with most treatments, cortisone injections can have side effects. These can include various kinds of headaches. Cortisone is a type of molecule known as a corticosteroid, or steroid for short.