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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports that New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon will receive a cortisone injection next week for a chronic back issue. Carlos Rodon said he has been told his back ...

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 ...

MINNEAPOLIS – The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has developed a new systematic review to summarize for neurologists and other clinicians the evidence for epidural steroid injections and whether ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is there a maximum number of cortisone shots that one can have in a given period -- say, one year? My rheumatologist injected me in the hip and ankle a week ago for osteoarthritis. I ...

ATLANTA — Mike Trout will not be returning to the Angels lineup when he’s eligible to come off the injured list Monday. Head athletic trainer Mike Frostad said Saturday that Trout had a cortisone ...