How Do Cortisone Knee Injections Relieve Knee Pain?

Cortisone injections are often one of the first treatments used by knee pain doctors. This is because in addition to being minimally-invasive, this knee pain treatment is highly-effective at relieving knee pain. When you schedule an appointment at Pain Treatment Specialists, your knee pain Dr. will discuss your specific knee pain concerns, and decide the treatment plan that works best for your knee pain. This may include a cortisone knee injection, nerve block, or physical therapy. If your knee pain doctor decides that a cortisone knee injection is right for you, here is what you can expect from this type of injection: