Wake up to find your shoulder killing you but don't recall an injury? It could be the start of frozen shoulder, a curse of middle-aged women and one of the most puzzling joint conditions. The shoulder ...

Background: Corticosteroid injections can be performed blind (landmark-guided) or with image guidance, and this may account for variable clinical outcomes. The objective of this study was to assess ...

A cervical epidural steroid injection goes into a space near the spine and has anti-inflammatory effects. But it’s not recommended for everyone with chronic pain. A cervical epidural steroid injection ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An injection of cortisone can bring short-term pain relief to people with tendon inflammation in the shoulder or elbow, but seems to work no better than oral painkillers, ...

If you’ve ever suffered from a “frozen shoulder,” you know firsthand how debilitating it can be. The shoulder pain and stiffness make it hard to reach into cabinets, fasten a seatbelt, or even sleep ...

Physiotherapy can gently help get the joint moving again, and in some, anti-inflammatory tablets, or even a steroid injection into the joint can be helpful in easing pain. But in the end, it's usually ...

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 ...

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 ...