Targeted anti-inflammatory injections for heel pain, joint pain, and inflamed tissue.
A cortisone injection delivers a strong anti-inflammatory medicine directly to the painful area. By calming inflammation at the source, it can relieve pain and make it easier to stretch, walk, and stay active while the underlying problem heals.
Cortisone injections are commonly used for:
Before any injection, Dr. Opensky examines your foot and confirms what’s causing your pain, using in-office imaging when needed.
During and after your visit:
You may feel a brief pinch and some pressure. The area is often numbed first, and any soreness afterward usually fades within a day or two.
It varies from person to person and condition to condition. Some people get relief for weeks, others for months, especially when the injection is combined with other treatment.
Repeated injections in the same spot can weaken tissue, so they’re limited. Dr. Opensky will recommend what’s safe for you.
Temporary soreness is the most common. Cortisone can also raise blood sugar for a short time, so let us know if you have diabetes.
There are other options, including PRP therapy, shockwave therapy, and custom orthotics. We’ll talk through what makes sense for you.
Book at our Skokie or Whiting office. Evening and weekend hours are available for new patients.
