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Cortisone shots are injections that may help relieve pain and inflammation in a specific area of your body. They're most commonly injected into joints â such as your ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, spine and wrist. Even the small joints in your hands and feet might benefit from cortisone shots.
After your cortisone shot, your doctor might ask that you: 1  Protect the injection area for a day or two. For instance, if you received a cortisone shot in your shoulder, avoid heavy lifting. 2  Apply ice to the injection site as needed to relieve pain. Don't use heating pads.