Cortisone Injection

[paininthenuts]

11 hours ago, Bronco9798 said:

I've had them twice in my hips and 3 times in each shoulder in the last 12 years.  Dr. wouldn't give me more than three in each place and I have since had 3 shoulder surgeries. AC joint, shaved back two touching bones, and cleared out scar tissue in my left shoulder.  Then had both rotator cuffs repaired.  I have no issues in my shoulders now.  Hip still flares at times but not planning on doing anything with it in the near future.  Cortisone shots in the shoulder worked for me before my surgeries though.  I went about 2 years in between them.  Finally had to have the surgeries. 

and they say sport os good for you. Anyway, now my elbow has settled down after the jab, I can inform you all that it is exactly the same as it was before, PAINFUL

[Mr. Desmond]

Had a frozen right shoulder after heart surgery - massage did not loosen it up enough - cortisone shot and stretching it out - doc's orders were to stretch it until you screamed in pain for 10 seconds. After another 9 months - it worked. The cortisone allowed me to stretch it out.

Advice - change all clubs except putter to lighteweight graphite shafts. Will get rid of future shoulder and elbow pain. In fact, for younger guys, no reason not to go with high quality graphite since golf is a game for life, and pain is no way to go through life.

[woodzie264]

1 hour ago, paininthenuts said:

and they say sport os good for you. Anyway, now my elbow has settled down after the jab, I can inform you all that it is exactly the same as it was before, PAINFUL

@paininthenuts, while most patients get relief within 48-72 hrs from the injection, some take as long as 10 days so don't lose faith just yet. Having said that, if you give it another week without resolution of symptoms, having little to no real relief from the injection, I would suggest you return to your orthopedist as he/she may want an MRI to evaluate for the degree of tendinopathy vs tendon tearing (see my initial response to you). It's unfortunate you haven't gotten relief as of yet, but don't lose hope....but don't aggravate it (play golf) in the interim while waiting to see how things play out this week!

[wannabe]

bumping this old thread as I've been sidelined from golf for the last month due to a sore lead (left) elbow.  Prior to, I had really stepped up my practice time -- must've screwed something up on the blessed range mats.  I have a sharpish pain just by making a tight fist when my arm is extended (not when my elbow is bent fwiw), and light activities like sweeping the floor or picking things up at the wrong angle give the same pain.

I tried RICE method for about a week but the symptoms persist.

@woodzie264 - what should be my next step(s)?  Dr visit, yeah?

[woodzie264]

On 10/19/2018 at 10:31 AM, wannabe said:

@woodzie264 - what should be my next step(s)?  Dr visit, yeah?

I would - you don't want that inflammation to sit there too long and NSAIDs generally won't help that

Edited October 29, 2018 by woodzie264

[Vinsk]

On 10/19/2018 at 10:31 AM, wannabe said:

bumping this old thread as I've been sidelined from golf for the last month due to a sore lead (left) elbow.  Prior to, I had really stepped up my practice time -- must've screwed something up on the blessed range mats.  I have a sharpish pain just by making a tight fist when my arm is extended (not when my elbow is bent fwiw), and light activities like sweeping the floor or picking things up at the wrong angle give the same pain.

I tried RICE method for about a week but the symptoms persist.

@woodzie264 - what should be my next step(s)?  Dr visit, yeah?

NSAIDS can actually help this. Along with rest which is the hardest thing to do. But if it’s that persistent you should get imaging done to evaluate the actual injury. If it’s a partial tear then NSAIDS/Ice/Rest may be all that’s needed..maybe some splinting as well. But If the tear is significant you may need a surgical approach. Almost all the time inflammation is the root cause of these issues so NSAIDS can certainly provide help. When nerves get involved NSAIDS are less helpful. Good luck and take care.

[RayG]

Had a shoulder issue a few years ago after slipping while shoveling snow. Thought it was just a bruise until it was still there 2 months later. Almost everything I did or position I put it in would hurt like the dickens... EXCEPT my golf swing. As long as I swung on the correct plane, there was no pain. But I don't just play golf... so I needed a cortisone shot or two. First one lasted about 4-6 months. Second one took care of it and no issues since.

[Slim_Pivot]

15 minutes ago, RayG said:

Had a shoulder issue a few years ago after slipping while shoveling snow. Thought it was just a bruise until it was still there 2 months later. Almost everything I did or position I put it in would hurt like the dickens... EXCEPT my golf swing. As long as I swung on the correct plane, there was no pain. But I don't just play golf... so I needed a cortisone shot or two. First one lasted about 4-6 months. Second one took care of it and no issues since.

Sorry honey, I can’t mow the grass this week...my darn shoulder again. Proceeds to load up golf clubs... “what, golf is the only time it doesn’t hurt, I swear.” Lmao

I’m not making fun, I just think it’s hilarious

[Lihu]

On 10/19/2018 at 7:31 AM, wannabe said:

bumping this old thread as I've been sidelined from golf for the last month due to a sore lead (left) elbow.  Prior to, I had really stepped up my practice time -- must've screwed something up on the blessed range mats.  I have a sharpish pain just by making a tight fist when my arm is extended (not when my elbow is bent fwiw), and light activities like sweeping the floor or picking things up at the wrong angle give the same pain.

I tried RICE method for about a week but the symptoms persist.

@woodzie264 - what should be my next step(s)?  Dr visit, yeah?

Is this possibly a pinched nerve in the neck? I had similar symptoms earlier this year.

I just recovered from a pinched nerve in the neck. PT and a trainer have helped me fix my pain, and build a new swing that doesn’t aggravate anything in the neck.

That, and I lost a 40 pounds this last year!

[Eric C]

I've had frozen shoulder twice, once in each shoulder. For whatever reason, I let it get to the point of barely being able to move my shoulder and severely impacting my sleep before going to the orthopedist.  Each time a cortisone shot and a follow-up stretching routine have almost immediately (within 2 - 3 days) done the trick.

[RayG]

3 hours ago, Slim_Pivot said:

Sorry honey, I can’t mow the grass this week...my darn shoulder again. Proceeds to load up golf clubs... “what, golf is the only time it doesn’t hurt, I swear.” Lmao

I’m not making fun, I just think it’s hilarious

Which is why I was told to get that shot... or else.

Edited October 29, 2018 by RayG

[Vinsk]

The injections can certainly be helpful for pain relief. However if this is a chronic issue or persistent intensity imaging should be done to ensure there isn’t damage being masked by the steroid/lidocaine or Marcaine injection. The steroid can actually hinder the healing process long term so good to know the root cause of the pain.

[wannabe]

Thanks for all the feedback and advice, gang.  I'm scheduling an appt.

@Lihu, interesting, I have tight shoulders/traps; we'll see what the doc says.

[RussUK]

Hope you improve soon. Good news is that golfers and tennis elbow is treatable and most of us will get it at some point. bad news is that it can be a pain to get rid of. I had it bad 2 years ago and i ended up going to the doctor who advised me to not even pick a club up till the pain went.

3 months later i got back to golf. Once the pain went i started doing excercises to strengthen the muscles including wrist curls and squeezing a stess ball 20 times 3 times a day.

The only way to get rid of golf/tennis elbow is to stop what is making it worse, in this case golf, till you are better. Once back playing ensure you warm the muscles up before you play, support them if need be (I use an elbow band from time to time). At least its getting to winter so you wont feel too bad not playing.