Monique Jardine, 34, received an incorrect diagnosis of bursitis about eight weeks ago, after seeing the doctor and taking on ...

Experts are unsure why the condition occurs but urge people to seek help if they start experiencing shoulder pain.

Cortisone injections have gotten a bad rap in recent years as a treatment for arthritis pain, because steroids are known to damage cartilage and could potentially cause the joint to further ...

Busch is only competing in shot put and discus this spring. "I've always thrown shot put and discus," Busch said. "I threw javelin once my sophomore year and it was definitely not my thing. I knew ...

In March, I got a cortisone steroid injection in my shoulder, and I am so grateful I did. I have essentially zero pain in my shoulder. There is still a slight pinching pain with rotation movements, ...

Cortisone shots are steroid injections that doctors may administer to help treat pain and inflammation in the hip joint. Doctors may also use this procedure to help diagnose the cause of hip pain.

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 ...

Since their invention in 1948, corticosteroids (including cortisone) have been widely used for their anti-inflammatory properties. But the many problems with these drugs outweigh the benefits.

WebMD explains the uses, benefits, drawbacks, and side effects of cortisone shots, a steroid medication that reduces inflammation and relieves pain.

If a steroid is included in the injection, there may be side effects specific to that medication, such as insomnia and/or feeling jittery for a day, or some redness or flushing in the face. People ...

No cortisone injections were used and no infections were encountered. Conclusions: Prolozone injection therapy is an effective treatment for post-operative inflammatory conditions following total ...

After a cortisone injection, patients are advised to limit physical activities for 48 hours. For PRP or stem cell injections, the waiting period can be extended to two weeks to maximize the ...