09/22/2025
💉 Steroids/Corticosteroids: What They Don’t Tell You
Steroid injections and oral steroids can take away pain temporarily, but many patients aren’t told the risks.🛑
Repeated use can:
1. Weaken bones and joints (can make arthritis worse)
2. Raise blood sugar (dangerous for diabetics)
3. Increase risk of infections
4. Weaken tendons or cause tears
3. Increased risk of infections
Oral steroids, sometimes taken for 1–3 months at a time, can also:
1. Cause bone loss and fractures
2. Lead to joint problems like avascular necrosis
3. Raise blood pressure and blood sugar
4. Affect mood and lower the immune system
At Columbus Physical Medicine Center, we don’t use steroid or cortisone shots. We use natural techniques to reduce inflammation without harming your bones, giving you lasting pain relief.
📞 706-330-1389 – Let us help you live pain-free, safely!
✅ Protect your bones. Protect your joints. Feel better naturally.
