Steroid Injections
What are steroid injections?
Steroids (short for corticosteroids) are synthetic drugs that closely resemble cortisol, a hormone that your adrenal glands produce naturally. Steroids decrease inflammation and are used to treat a variety of inflammatory diseases and conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or joint pain. Injecting steroids into one or two local areas of inflammation allows health care providers to deliver a high dose of medication directly to the problem area.
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Family Care
Your family physician can treat most health conditions and provide comprehensive care for all ages - from newborns to older adults.
Endoscopy
Endoscopy refers to the use of an endoscope, an instrument used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body.
Fracture Care
Instead of operating on a broken or fractured bone, splints and casts are used to support and protect injured bones, ligaments, tendons and other tissues.
Geriatric Care
Geriatric care addresses the complex needs of older adults by focusing on health promotion and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability.
Osteopathic Therapy
An osteopathic manipulative treatment adjusts a patient's body through manipulation of the skeleton and muscles to alleviate pain and promote wellness.