My shoulder has been hurting off and on for a year. I've tried strengthening and PT to make it better. My doc thinks the cortisone shot is the way to go for 2 reasons.
1. It will reduce inflammation which might be the problem and
2. It will prove out if inflammation isn't the problem.
I guess I'm looking for opinions on this. I believe that if I have the shot it might be several months until I can do much with the arm. Personal anecdotal evidence seems to indicate that cortisone is generally pallitive (hides the problem doesn't cure it) not curative. Or maybe alternatives to the shot.
Thanks in advance for weighing in.
John
1. It will reduce inflammation which might be the problem and
2. It will prove out if inflammation isn't the problem.
I guess I'm looking for opinions on this. I believe that if I have the shot it might be several months until I can do much with the arm. Personal anecdotal evidence seems to indicate that cortisone is generally pallitive (hides the problem doesn't cure it) not curative. Or maybe alternatives to the shot.
Thanks in advance for weighing in.
John