02/23/2026
Why are you limited to only 3 cortisone injections per year?
Because even medicine recognizes the risk.
Cortisone injections are commonly used for arthritis — a condition defined by the breakdown of cartilage and bone inside the joint.
Yet according to the Mayo Clinic, two of the top listed risks of repeated cortisone injections are:
• Cartilage damage
• Death of nearby bone (osteonecrosis)
Let that sink in.
Cortisone is catabolic, meaning it breaks tissue down. While it may temporarily reduce pain and inflammation, repeated injections can weaken cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and bone over time. That’s why physicians limit them to three per year.
If arthritis is already degenerative… why use something that may further damage the joint?
There is a regenerative alternative.
SoftWave TRT (Tissue Regeneration Technology) doesn’t suppress inflammation — it stimulates your body’s own stem cells and natural healing response to promote repair, regeneration, and long-term recovery, not temporary symptom masking.
If you’ve been cycling through injections and the pain keeps returning, it may be time to consider helping your body heal instead.
Dr. Gerard DeBernardis is one of only 11 Elite SoftWave providers in the country and has performed over 16,000 treatments. With 30+ years of experience, ISMST certification, and national training experience, he sees patients from across the Northeastern United States seeking advanced, non-surgical solutions.
📍 Central Jersey Spine & Wellness
4251 US Highway 9, Freehold, NJ 07728
📞 732-683-1800
🌐 www.cjspine.com
🌐 www.softwavetrtnj.com
Schedule your consultation before your next injection.