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 ...

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 ...

Ryan Zimmerman was struggling to play through a shoulder injury and hitting just .218 with three homers and a .590 OPS in 55 games through June 23. The next day the Nationals third baseman got a ...

A re-evaluation was undertaken in the Arthritis Clinic of the Philadelphia General Hospital to compare results with those obtained by other investigators. Included in this study are a number of cases ...

Acne, no matter the type, can be tricky to navigate, but cystic pimples are a whole other story. They're painful to the touch, tough to get rid of because they form deep beneath the surface, and take ...

Twins closer Glen Perkins hasn’t made an appearance since the first of September due to discomfort in his back and his return to action is not exactly imminent. Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer ...

The Flyers are hoping a shot of cortisone will do the trick… otherwise, get used to having Danny Syvret as an every day defenseman for the rest of the season. As things go from bad to worse for the ...

Franck Ribery has revealed that he rejected a cortisone injection from French medical staff before the World Cup because he knew it was 'not good' for his long-term fitness. The 31-year-old winger was ...