Thinking about a cortisone injection for shoulder pain? Here’s when it can help, when it won’t, and how to use it properly as part of recovery.

Wondering if your physio can send you for an X-ray? The answer is yes — no GP referral needed. Physiotherapists can directly refer you for imaging to confirm injuries, speed up diagnosis, and get your recovery started sooner. Learn when X-rays are useful, how bulk billing works, and why starting with your physio often means faster, clearer results.