Cortisone Shots

Get rapid relief from musculoskeletal pain and reduce inflammation

Broadmead Physiotherapy is trusted by over 12,000 patients in Victoria, BC We direct bill extended health insurance plans. No referral needed.

What are Cortisone Shots?

Corticosteroids (also commonly called “cortisone” or “steroids”) are pharmaceuticals that closely resemble cortisol, a hormone produced by our body that can temporarily reduce the immune system’s activity and decrease inflammation.

A cortisone shot is an injection of a medication that can relieve musculoskeletal pain and reduce inflammation and swelling. Cortisone shots are generally used to treat pain, swelling and inflammation in a joint, tendon, or bursa. 

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Are Cortisone Shots Dangerous?

Contrary to the belief that cortisone is dangerous, it can actually be extremely helpful to relieve pain and restore function to help patients continue to work toward their treatment plan goals and allow them to move forward with their recovery.

To ensure safety and efficacy all corticosteroid injections are used judiciously and will be performed under ultrasound-guidance.

CONDITIONS TREATED WITH CORTISONE SHOTS

Cortisone shots are generally used to treat pain, swelling and inflammation in a joint, tendon, or bursa. Here are some more common conditions that cortisone shots can treat…

  • Osteoarthritis (in the shoulder, wrist, hip, knee, hands/feet and more)
  • Inflammatory arthritis (such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis)
  • Bursitis (in areas including shoulder, hip, knee and more)
  • Tendinopathies (including elbow or hip tendonitis, tenosynovitis and trigger finger)

YOUR VICTORIA CORTISONE SHOT TEAM

Dr. MJ Atkins

BscH, ND

IT’S TIME TO FEEL GOOD AGAIN…

It’s super frustrating when you are constantly aware of discomfort in your body and not feeling like yourself.

The good news is that Cortisone shots could help!

Make an appointment today and get relief.

OUR PATIENTS ❤️ US

Mike Piechnik
Mike Piechnik
22:38 03 Oct 24
Paul McIntyre has been my physiotherapist for 5 different surgeries now. I completely trust him with my physiotherapy and care . He’s gotten me back to full strength with a complete set of exercises and strength training protocols. He’s very competent and I’ve benefited greatly under his care. I highly recommend him. Book him early before your surgery!!!read more
Fei han
Fei han
03:32 24 Jul 24
Hands down on my best Physio experience. Fixed many long lasting problems here with very few visits, especially with Matt, bro was able to loosen my shoulders like they’ve never been relaxed my entire life. I kept moving them around after the session for the rest of the day because I have not felt them move like this for a very long time.read more
Laura Briggs
Laura Briggs
19:15 06 Mar 24
I am so glad that I started seeing Mary at this clinic. Prior to beginning treatment here I had pain between my neck and shoulder for over three years. I had seen several other medical practitioners for this specific issue with minimal success. I experienced immense pain relief after my first treatment with Mary. I have only good things to say about this place.read more
Christina Craft
Christina Craft
20:11 03 Dec 23
Seriously... getting treatment from Mary Wong Colebrook felt like a miracle. I've had physio, massage, naturopathy, accupuncture, you name it, from many awesome practitioners for various issues over the years and can honestly say I had hands down the best treatment I've ever had. Mary identified the issue almost within seconds and the treatment plan had me go from barely able to walk to being back in motion again in no time at all. Customer service is slso excellent here ... great front desk staff!read more
BONNIE WHEELER
BONNIE WHEELER
23:07 21 Aug 23
Ian at Broadmead Physio is compassionate as well as knowledgeable in what he does. My knee was much improved after several sessions. The girls at the front desk were kind and courteous.read more
Nisha Jhamat
Nisha Jhamat
16:45 16 Jan 23
I would highly recommend Nick Friesen. I've been working with him over the course of a few months, with a back/neck injury and he has been nothing but a miracle worker. I tried so many different physiotherapists and Nick is the only one who could actually help me. He's very very knowledgeable and just an all around great guy with a positive attitude! I look forward to my sessions with him. I'm sure any of the physiotherapists at broadmead physio are just as great. Bonus that the receptionists are super helpful and very polite!! Always so friendly!read more