Joint & Soft Tissue Injections

Effective Relief for Joint Pain and Inflammation

Joint and soft tissue injections are a safe and effective treatment for a range of painful musculoskeletal and inflammatory conditions. These injections can significantly reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you return to normal activities more comfortably.

All procedures are performed in clinic using sterile technique, with careful assessment to ensure the treatment is appropriate for you.

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Conditions We Treat

Shoulder Pain

Including:

• Rotator cuff tendinopathy
• Subacromial bursitis
• Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

Injections can reduce inflammation and improve movement, often alongside physiotherapy.

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Knee Pain

Including:

• Osteoarthritis
• Inflammatory flare-ups
• Persistent swelling

Knee injections can reduce pain and improve walking tolerance and function.

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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

Pain on the outer part of the elbow caused by tendon irritation.
Injection therapy may help when symptoms persist despite rest and physiotherapy.

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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Pain and swelling at the base of the thumb.
A targeted injection can significantly reduce inflammation and improve hand function.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Compression of the median nerve causing:

• Hand numbness
• Tingling
• Night pain

Steroid injections can provide symptom relief and may delay or prevent the need for surgery in some cases.

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Trigger Finger

Trigger finger causes pain, stiffness, and a catching or locking sensation when bending or straightening the affected finger or thumb. It occurs due to inflammation and thickening of the tendon sheath. A targeted steroid injection into the tendon sheath can reduce inflammation, relieve locking, and restore smoother movement, often avoiding the need for surgery.

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Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)

For severe seasonal symptoms not responding to standard treatments, a steroid injection may provide longer-lasting relief during peak allergy seasons.

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Gout

For acute gout flares affecting a joint, a injection can rapidly reduce inflammation and pain if oral treatment is not successful.

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Generalised Osteoarthritis

For painful flares in affected joints, injections can reduce inflammation and improve mobility as part of a wider management plan.

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What to Expect

• Full assessment prior to treatment
• Discussion of risks and benefits
• Sterile injection technique
• Usually completed within 15–20 minutes
• Minimal downtime

Most patients experience improvement within a few days, though response time varies depending on the condition treated.

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Are Injections Safe?

Joint injections are generally very safe when performed correctly.
Possible side effects (rare) include:

• Temporary pain flare
• Skin thinning or lightening at injection site
• Infection (very rare)
• Temporary increase in blood sugar (in diabetic patients)

All risks will be discussed with you beforehand.

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Is This Treatment Right for You?

Joint injections are most effective when combined with:

• Physiotherapy
• Strengthening programmes
• Weight management (where appropriate)
• Activity modification

A personalised treatment plan will be created based on your symptoms and goals.

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Book an Appointment

If you are struggling with joint pain or inflammation, we can assess whether injection therapy is suitable for you. Click HERE to book an appointment.