Originally Posted by
deep_sky
To my mind it doesn't correct the root of the problem, only the symptoms. Changing your fit or your saddle to change the pressure points will address the root cause. If you did go down the injection route, I would do it only if I had addressed the root issue and was just looking for relief while you wait for the bursa to heal.
That is my thinking exactly...once I get the root imbalance causing it fixed, if the bursa is still unhappy, I think a cortisone injection would help it calm down. it won't fix the problem by itself, but could help the symptom.