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 ...

Older adults who get steroid injections to ease lower back and leg pain may have increased odds of suffering a spine fracture, a new study suggests. It's not clear, however, whether the treatment is ...

Denard Span started some light physical exercises after receiving cortisone injections in his back last Monday. "Just running, jogging on a treadmill and playing catch," Span said. "The back feels ...

There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology finds. Epidural ...

Lower back pain A team of investigators assessed outcomes following epidural steroid injections for pain relief in older adults with new episodes of back pain. Study finds that older adults with a new ...

They may modestly reduce pain for up to three months and disability up to six months These findings only apply to pain caused by pinched nerves or spinal cord issues FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 (HealthDay ...

Don’t expect to see J.D. Martinez in a Mets uniform in the near future. After not joining his teammates in Atlanta this week for their series against the Braves, it appears Martinez will be out even ...

Spinal injections to treat back pain are typically safe. However, side effects can occur, such as bleeding, infection, increased pain, headache, and more. Doctors may suggest spinal injections to ...

PHOENIX — The Rockies could sure use a healthy Kris Bryant in their struggling lineup. The left fielder hopes that receiving a cortisone injection in his sore lower back on Monday will get him back in ...

Therefore, the ideal candidates for a spinal injection are those with symptoms (sciatica) that are predominantly driven by ...