A new prescribing trend in the U.S. - steroids to treat pain?

This is the THIRD time I’ve seen a doctor to help me with an exacerbation of my chronic pain (after leaving the pain clinic due to how expensive it was, where I was prescribed oxycodone) and they’ve prescribed a pack of steroids. What the fuck?

I’m just curious if anyone else has experienced this.

eta: I’m aware they reduce inflammation. I do appreciate that benefit but not everything else that comes with taking steroids. I’m interested to see if this is a larger trend that U.S. physicians are using to —once again— sidestep the question of simply prescribing strong pain medications. Thanks.