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Steven Low · 08-20-2010, 07:23 PM

I didn't mean that was the actual mechanism of cortisone, haha. I know it's a very strong anti-inflammatory.

I do not think that's the mechanism of pain relief though... but maybe it is. I think it dulls it through the strong sympathetic response that occurs to it.

08-20-2010, 07:23 PM	#22
Steven Low Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,091	I didn't mean that was the actual mechanism of cortisone, haha. I know it's a very strong anti-inflammatory. I do not think that's the mechanism of pain relief though... but maybe it is. I think it dulls it through the strong sympathetic response that occurs to it. __________________ *Posts NOT* intended as professional medical, training or nutrition advice.** Site // Bodyweight Strength Training Article // Overcoming Gravity Bodyweight Book