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4. Steroid Injection
While topical pain killers will sink through the skin and into the joint, a steroid injection delivers a powerful and long-lasting shot of relief right into the affected area. After your doctor injects a measure or cortisone, hydrocortisone or prednisone into the joint, and you’ll probably notice quick and remarkable improvement: almost everyone will notice a huge decrease in pain and inflammation that lasts for months or even longer.
But while corticosteroids can be powerful weapons in the fight against inflammation, they must be used carefully – you can only have two or three shots a year without risking damage to your ligaments and tendons.
Have you tried using topical creams for arthritis pain relief? There are many options that can work, and some are even available over-the-counter.
