This can cause chronic pain and numbness in the neck and lower back. While steroid or cortisone injections are sometimes used to help control pain, they may not be effective. According to the AAN ...

Only around one in every 10 treatments were found to be effective in relieving lower back pain, according to a new study ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains why one should think twice before getting cortisone shots ...

Stiffness in the lower back, muscle spasms ... Some people find relief from steroid injections in the space around the nerve, as these can relieve inflammation. If symptoms are severe, the ...

Perez received a cortisone injection in his back Friday but is expected to be ready for Opening Day, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

GOODYEAR, Arizona – Cincinnati Reds run producer Spencer Steer received a cortisone shot Saturday after having ... water the last week trying to get back to throwing," said Steer, whose shoulder ...

Perez (back) is starting in center field and batting leadoff in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.