While the quick pain relief you can get from a cortisone injection seems attractive, there are unintended consequences. First, even though joint inflammation is what’s causing you pain, it’s ...

Wood got the shot Monday -- not for pain, the Cubs say -- but to keep him on target for a Sept. 1 return. Wood has been sidelined with right shoulder tendinitis since Aug. 3.

TORONTO - The pain of a cortisone injection to his ailing thumb isn’t what has Max Scherzer hurting. “It doesn’t feel good,” he said of the injection, “but you’ll take any pain to get ...

What to Expect Steroid injections are only given by healthcare providers in a healthcare setting (hospital or clinic). Your provider inserts a small needle to inject medicine into the specified area.

Mike Trout has received a cortisone injection in his sore right wrist, and the Los Angeles Angels are hopeful their superstar centre fielder can return to their lineup soon. The two-time AL MVP ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout received a cortisone injection in his sore right wrist Monday, and the Los Angeles Angels are hopeful their superstar centre fielder can return to their lineup on ...

TORONTO – The pain of a cortisone injection to his ailing thumb isn’t what has Max Scherzer hurting. “It doesn’t feel good,” he said of the injection, “but you’ll take any pain to ...

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia had a cortisone injection in his left wrist and hopes to return to Boston's starting lineup on Wednesday night. Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia had a ...

In contrast to a pain pill - or even an oral steroid - people like the idea of a cortisone injection because you can choose exactly where it’s going to go. This makes your treatment more ...