Comments on: Juliana asks: What is your opinion on cortisone shots? http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/11/julianna-asks-what-is-your-opinion-on-cortisone-shots/ No Brain, No Gain. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:01:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Jane http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/11/julianna-asks-what-is-your-opinion-on-cortisone-shots/comment-page-1/#comment-805 Jane Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:04:49 +0000 http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=1951#comment-805 I'm like Juliana, I had a cortisone shot 3 days ago. The first night I was crying in pain for hours felt like pins and needles all over my heel and arch; way worse that my original pain from PF. I'm on my third day, and still haven't got the expected "relief". I now am limping more than before the shot and am not sure which part of my heel or arch is going to be shot through with the feelings of broken glass, and pins and needles. Before this I was about 3 weeks into healing of a partially torn PF that was mostly dull pain on the one corner of my heel some of the times when I walked. Now I am backing to not being able to walk normally at all, most of the day, or stand, etc. By now, though I can at least sleep without pain. Had I known this I never would have taken the shot at all. It definitely has made it worse in my opinion. And I don't know if the soreness from the needles, etc is supposed to wear off or not, but at the moment, other areas of this foot that had no problem before are now tender and sore. I’m like Juliana, I had a cortisone shot 3 days ago. The first night I was crying in pain for hours felt like pins and needles all over my heel and arch; way worse that my original pain from PF. I’m on my third day, and still haven’t got the expected “relief”. I now am limping more than before the shot and am not sure which part of my heel or arch is going to be shot through with the feelings of broken glass, and pins and needles. Before this I was about 3 weeks into healing of a partially torn PF that was mostly dull pain on the one corner of my heel some of the times when I walked. Now I am backing to not being able to walk normally at all, most of the day, or stand, etc. By now, though I can at least sleep without pain. Had I known this I never would have taken the shot at all. It definitely has made it worse in my opinion. And I don’t know if the soreness from the needles, etc is supposed to wear off or not, but at the moment, other areas of this foot that had no problem before are now tender and sore.

]]> By: Guru http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/11/julianna-asks-what-is-your-opinion-on-cortisone-shots/comment-page-1/#comment-711 Guru Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:11:13 +0000 http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=1951#comment-711 I know a chiropractor who never goes near electro-stimulation pads because he feels that the current must harm the cells of the body. I'm sure you can find arguments and studies going either way. I think so long as you are only using the pads occasionally and not hooking yourself up for hours on end, you'll survive. I know a chiropractor who never goes near electro-stimulation pads because he feels that the current must harm the cells of the body. I’m sure you can find arguments and studies going either way. I think so long as you are only using the pads occasionally and not hooking yourself up for hours on end, you’ll survive.

]]> By: M. http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/11/julianna-asks-what-is-your-opinion-on-cortisone-shots/comment-page-1/#comment-709 M. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:24:52 +0000 http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=1951#comment-709 WHAT ABOUT THOSE ELECTRIC STIMULATION PADS THAT THEY USE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY? ARE THERE ANY SIDE AFFECTS FROM THOSE? WHAT ABOUT THOSE ELECTRIC STIMULATION PADS THAT THEY USE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY? ARE THERE ANY SIDE AFFECTS FROM THOSE?

]]> By: Linda Brewer http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/11/julianna-asks-what-is-your-opinion-on-cortisone-shots/comment-page-1/#comment-588 Linda Brewer Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:05:20 +0000 http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=1951#comment-588 Some day as you age you may find that adhesions and scar tissue make it impossible to just stretch to correct conditions like faciitis. Then you need to seek out a good Active Release Technique practitioner who will break up the adhesions & scar tissue and allow you to get back the suppleness necessary to resume normal activity. It will hurt, but it will be worth it. Some day as you age you may find that adhesions and scar tissue make it impossible to just stretch to correct conditions like faciitis. Then you need to seek out a good Active Release Technique practitioner who will break up the adhesions & scar tissue and allow you to get back the suppleness necessary to resume normal activity. It will hurt, but it will be worth it.

]]> By: Guru http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/11/julianna-asks-what-is-your-opinion-on-cortisone-shots/comment-page-1/#comment-319 Guru Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:01:32 +0000 http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=1951#comment-319 Good question, Seth. But as the internet is global, perhaps some criteria in choosing an acupuncturist. Most states have some sort of laws pertaining to the practice of acupuncture (Oklahoma and Wyoming are the only ones that don't), so the first step is to make sure that practitioners are abiding by the law of the land. Also, acupuncture is best when NOT learned over the course of a weekend via a series of webinars. Most great practitioners have not only gone to school for several years to learn the art, but are also constantly seeking to improve on their educations, so don't be afraid to ask questions of the individual to whom you are entrusting yourself. Also, seek out referrals from friends in your area. Bad acupuncture is a pretty miserable experience and most people will be very honest if they saw someone and did not think it was beneficial. The flip side is that good acupuncture is a wonderful experience and most people would be very happy to refer you to someone they trust. Good question, Seth. But as the internet is global, perhaps some criteria in choosing an acupuncturist. Most states have some sort of laws pertaining to the practice of acupuncture (Oklahoma and Wyoming are the only ones that don’t), so the first step is to make sure that practitioners are abiding by the law of the land. Also, acupuncture is best when NOT learned over the course of a weekend via a series of webinars. Most great practitioners have not only gone to school for several years to learn the art, but are also constantly seeking to improve on their educations, so don’t be afraid to ask questions of the individual to whom you are entrusting yourself. Also, seek out referrals from friends in your area. Bad acupuncture is a pretty miserable experience and most people will be very honest if they saw someone and did not think it was beneficial. The flip side is that good acupuncture is a wonderful experience and most people would be very happy to refer you to someone they trust.

]]> By: seth http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/11/julianna-asks-what-is-your-opinion-on-cortisone-shots/comment-page-1/#comment-318 seth Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:32:12 +0000 http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=1951#comment-318 any recommendations on local acupuncturists Michael or Megan? any recommendations on local acupuncturists Michael or Megan?

]]> By: Megan http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/11/julianna-asks-what-is-your-opinion-on-cortisone-shots/comment-page-1/#comment-317 Megan Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:29:24 +0000 http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=1951#comment-317 I swear by "Traumeel" (contains arnica). And acupuncture changed my life. No joke. I swear by “Traumeel” (contains arnica). And acupuncture changed my life. No joke.

]]> By: Guru http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/11/julianna-asks-what-is-your-opinion-on-cortisone-shots/comment-page-1/#comment-316 Guru Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:16:26 +0000 http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=1951#comment-316 Towel toe scrunching is great because it gets all those little muscles to work and creates more flexibility. (maybe I'll make a video). Seth, acupuncturists can help relieve pain caused by tight strained muscles by needling pressure points throughout the leg. Arnica is a homeopathic anti-inflammatory which will reduce the inflammation along the sole of the foot without all the negative side-effects. Towel toe scrunching is great because it gets all those little muscles to work and creates more flexibility. (maybe I’ll make a video).

Seth, acupuncturists can help relieve pain caused by tight strained muscles by needling pressure points throughout the leg. Arnica is a homeopathic anti-inflammatory which will reduce the inflammation along the sole of the foot without all the negative side-effects.

]]> By: Juliana http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/11/julianna-asks-what-is-your-opinion-on-cortisone-shots/comment-page-1/#comment-315 Juliana Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:44:22 +0000 http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=1951#comment-315 I am finding toe towel scrunches are a big help. I am finding toe towel scrunches are a big help.

]]> By: seth hart http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/11/julianna-asks-what-is-your-opinion-on-cortisone-shots/comment-page-1/#comment-314 seth hart Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:47:32 +0000 http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=1951#comment-314 the casual mention of arnica cream and to "find a good acupuncturist" -- can you expand on this? the casual mention of arnica cream and to “find a good acupuncturist” — can you expand on this?

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