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Is it normal for a cortisone shot to cause stiffness around the injection area?

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Stiffness : Not unusual for a couple of days after any injection.

Answered 1/11/2020

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