I had a cortisone injection at the beginning of June. I had NO relief from the pain in my hip/thigh. I finally found an orthopedic hip surgeon (DO) who - upon seeing my X-ray determined that my pain was originating in my spine! He made an appt for me with an orthopedic spine surgeon, who ordered an MRI. He determined that the pain was originating in my spine (compressed disc), and gave me an order for physical therapy. I have been (mostly) pain free since starting PT.