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 ...

Steroid injections can be a key part of treatment for many autoimmune, joint, and muscle conditions. They can provide symptom relief for several months at a time. Share on Pinterest Autoimmune ...

Steroid injections, or corticosteroids, are synthetic versions of hormones that the adrenal glands produce. They treat a wide range of conditions. Although they can be effective and fast-acting, they ...

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 ...

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 ...

The majority of people coming to our office are seeking pain relief for their back, knee, neck, shoulder, etc. without the use of injections or surgery. But sometimes, when you're at your wits end, ...

Dr. Anne Marie Stilwell, an interventional pain management and regenerative medicine specialist for nearly 31 years, is offering COVID-19 advice to individuals who are receiving steroid injections for ...

On a daily basis, I am asked what the downsides of cortisone injections are. The answer depends on location of the injection, medical history, type of steroid used, and technique. Steroid injections ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, talks about herniated discs and cortisone shots, and what most ...

A cortisone flare, sometimes called a “steroid flare,” is a possible side effect of a cortisone injection. This can occur if the injection irritates your joint. When you experience a cortisone flare, ...