Synonyms: flower stalk; scape. Hypernyms (scape is a kind of...): stalk; stem (a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ). Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of scape): peduncle (stalk bearing an inflorescence or solitary flower).
After injection, corticosteroids work to reduce inflammation (heat, redness, swelling, & pain) in and around the joint. As a result you should feel less pain, swelling, stiffness and warmth and be able to function a little easier.ost injections typically take 24-48 hours to take full effect. If local anesthetic was given with the steroid injection, you may feel improvement relatively quickly. The duration of improvement varies.
1 Ice your shoulder to reduce pain and swelling. 2  Do it for 20-30 minutes every three to four hours, for 2 to 3 days or longer. 3  Use a sling or shoulder immobilizer to prevent further injury until you get medical treatment. 4  Then follow the doctor's advice about whether or not to use a sling.