Treatment of Bursitis, Tendonitis, and Arthritis
Cortisone injections, sometimes called cortisone shots, are a common treatment for pain relief and inflammation reduction. While they can be used in nearly any part of the body, cortisone injection are most commonly associated with the joints. Cortisone shots are considered a less-invasive pain treatment, as there is no surgery or incisions involved.
Cortisone injections are thought to be one of the most common and effective pain relief treatments. Request more information today: Call (832) 532-0050 or contact us online.
What is Cortisone Injection?
Cortisone injections are a less-invasive treatment for pain relief and inflammation reduction. As the name indicates, this treatment is injected through a syringe. Cortisone injections are among the most frequently used pain relief treatments, as they typically provide near-immediate relief for both chronic and acute pain.
Many conditions can be treated with a cortisone shot. These include:
- Joint pain
- Chronic pain relief
- Elbow pain
- Neck pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Shoulder pain
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Tennis elbow
- Tendonitis
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Bursitis
The list above represents just a section of the many pain problems that can be addressed with cortisone injections.
How Do Cortisone Injection Work?
Cortisone shots are a simple procedure. Before receiving a cortisone injection, it’s important to stop taking any blood thinning medication, as these can cause complications.
During a cortisone injection:
- The target area is cleaned and sterilized
- Anesthetic spray may be used on the injection site to reduce discomfort
- The physician will insert a syringe in to the target area
- The physician will release the contents of the syringe, which include corticosteroid medication and an anesthetic for pain relief
The entire cortisone injection process takes just a few minutes to complete. The pain relief from a cortisone injection typically comes immediately. Patients who receive a cortisone injection often return home immediately after the treatment has been administered.
After the treatment is completed, it’s normal to see some minor redness or swelling. This can be brought down with a simple icepack. While cortisone shots are very useful, they do have limitations: because of concerns involving loss of cartilage, it’s recommended that cortisone shots only be used every six weeks, at most.
Request Cortisone Shot Information Today
Cortisone injections are an extremely popular pain relief treatment, and with good reason: they can provide immediate relief. Cortisone shots are a low-risk, low-pain treatment. Request more information today: call (832) 532-0050 or contact us online.
