If you’ve ever suffered an acute injury that took a long time to heal or struggle with chronic pain due to osteoarthritis or persistent tendonitis, you know just how frustrating it can be. Our patients with these conditions express that they just want to get back to their normal activities! Unfortunately, the pain significantly impacts their quality of life. In many of these cases, the root cause is usually inflammation in or around the joint that is not resolving with rest, OTC medication, or therapies like ice and heat. We have seen a lot of success using joint injections of corticosteroids in these patients, who are finally able to get some relief. Let’s talk more about this treatment and when it might be warranted.