Professional footballers who have injuries treated with cortisone jabs are much more likely to develop osteoarthritis late in life, warns a new study. Almost three out of four retired players (73%) ...

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard follows through on his swing hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game with the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, in Philadelphia. The ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Tiger Woods had a cortisone shot in his right ankle 10 days ago to relieve lingering soreness. By Tuesday, he was back to work hitting balls and filming a commercial. Mark Steinberg, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Michael Smith has spoken about battling through the pain barrier by taking cortisone injections for his ankle and wrist ahead of facing Lisa Ashton at the World Darts Championship. The former world No ...

Cortisone shots help reduce joint and tendon inflammation and offer long-term pain relief. Cortisone shots are safe but can cause side effects like skin discoloration and temporary blood sugar ...

Single cortisone (corticosteroid) injections typically offer short-term relief for inflammation and pain, with the duration of the effect varying depending on the cause and injection site. Cortisone ...