Corticosteroid Injection Therapy for Pain Relief
Corticosteroids are steroid hormones which can be used as safely as anti-inflammatory medicine for a range of conditions such as joint arthritis and soft tissue pain/tendinopathy.
Often, people want to feel more educated about procedures like injection therapy before going ahead with them. We hope to answer all your questions and ease any concerns before you book with us.
What is injection therapy?
Injection Therapy is the injection of a substance to bring about pain relief in joints and soft tissues. It is used in conjunction with sports rehabilitation to ease recovery and help you to slowly get active again.
Types of injections for pain relief
The first type of injection we use for pain relief is Corticosteroids (CSI):
A corticosteroid injection is an anti-inflammatory injection. The injection can help to relieve swelling, pain and stiffness caused by inflammation. This may allow you to start your rehabilitation and return to normal activities sooner.
A steroid injection can also be helpful to aid in the diagnosis of your condition if it is not clear which structures are causing your pain.
The other type of injection we can use is Ostenil:
Ostenil (Ostenil, Ostenil Plus, Ostenil Tendon) is an injectable solution containing sodium hyaluronate (also known as hyaluronic acid), a substance that occurs naturally in the body. This substance blocks pain receptors, hinders inflammatory mediators and helps transport nutrients.
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What types of injuries can be treated with hyaluronic acid injections?
Hyaluronic acid injections can be used to treat arthritis, as injecting this substance into an affected joint can restore the normal balance between the production and breakdown of sodium hyaluronate which, in turn, can reduce the symptoms of arthritis such as pain and stiffness.
The lubricating characteristics of Ostenil can also be utilised to treat tendon disorders such as overuse injuries.
Hyaluronic injections are also often used to treat patellofemoral pain syndrome, or ‘runners knee,’ again thanks to its lubricating abilities.
How long do hyaluronic acid injections last?
Hyaluronic acid injections generally last from 6 months to a year, but it will vary from person to person. It is recommended to wait at least 6 months between injections, but it is safe to continue using this therapy indefinitely (provided you wait the 6 months, of course).
What types of injuries can be treated with corticosteroid injections?
Corticosteroid injections can be used to treat joint arthritis and soft tissue pain/tendinopathy. They are also useful to treat back pain issues caused by ruptured or slipped disks, or spinal stenosis.
You can discuss your injuries or issues with our expert Katy, who is happy to discuss which injection option would be most suitable for you.
How long do corticosteroid injections last?
Corticosteroid injections can last anywhere between a few weeks and a few months in general, as everybody reacts slightly differently to the shots. For a short term injury or cause of pain, a single injection in one joint should be enough to reduce pain and inflammation during the entire healing process.
For longer-term injuries or joint pains, you may feel your symptoms returning after some weeks, usually by the two month mark. It’s recommended to wait at least 3 months before having a second injection in the same joint, so you may have to look at other ways of temporarily easing pain towards the end of the 3 month period.
Injection therapy from qualified specialists
We are proud to offer injection therapy through our qualified specialist, Katy Washington MSc BSc (Hons).
Katy is our advanced musculoskeletal practitioner and independent non-medical prescriber offering corticosteroid and ostenil injection therapy to joints and soft tissue structures.
Katy has over 20 years of experience in orthopaedics which includes working with The Football Association and England women’s teams. She also currently manages complex patients in an NHS orthopaedic specialist assessment and treatment service.
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Please note - injection therapy sessions cannot be pre-booked using our online booking service. Please contact Katy via katy@injurymechanics.com for further information and to discuss your suitability for injection therapy.