A spinal steroid injection—also known as an epidural injection—may only reduce neck and back pain for a few months, according to a recent review by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Spinal ...

Epidural steroid injections can deliver an anti-inflammatory steroid into the epidural space around the spinal cord. It is unclear why this might cause pain before relief, but there are many theories, ...

Weight loss injections have emerged as a notable alternative to traditional methods of losing weight. These types of injections are designed to support weight management by affecting the biological ...

As with most treatments, cortisone injections can have side effects. These can include various kinds of headaches. Cortisone is a type of molecule known as a corticosteroid, or steroid for short.