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How Does Cortisone Shot Affect The Healing Of A Strained Muscle In Lower Back?
Question: Hello Doctor-How will a cortisone shot affect the healing of a strained muscle in my lower back? Will it hinder, be neutral, or accelerate healing? I am now having TENS and laser therapy.
Please advise.
Thank you, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Please advise.
Thank you, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Few shots can be neutral for healing.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The cortisone shot will help in decreasing inflammation in the area. This will give you a symptomatic relief, decrease in pain and swelling. However it will not affect the process of healing. It might happen that since you will be symptom free after taking the shot you may overstress your injured muscle thus causing a further injury to an already injured muscle. Repeated cortisone shots can cause weakening of the muscle fibers and thus tearing of the fibers. So, it is recommended to take only 1-2 shots at 6 weeks interval for symptomatic relief only.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Few shots can be neutral for healing.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The cortisone shot will help in decreasing inflammation in the area. This will give you a symptomatic relief, decrease in pain and swelling. However it will not affect the process of healing. It might happen that since you will be symptom free after taking the shot you may overstress your injured muscle thus causing a further injury to an already injured muscle. Repeated cortisone shots can cause weakening of the muscle fibers and thus tearing of the fibers. So, it is recommended to take only 1-2 shots at 6 weeks interval for symptomatic relief only.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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