I also read cortisone injections in the spine for pain are not FDA approved . Does anyone have a date this was FDA approved. I understand it is common and is paid for by some insurances. But, What date was it FDA approved? A pain clinic suggested this for my pain, and seemed shocked when I asked if it was FDA approved. Like they didn't know? Also, my brother had this done at a radiologist clinic..... didn't help a bit. Ended up having surgery.