Cortisone Injections
Cortisone injections can help relieve pain, swelling and irritation in a specific area of your body — a high dose of medication delivered directly to the problem spot.
Unlike other private clinics, we don't need the GP to sign off on our treatments — we can prescribe, pick up from the chemist and administer.
A high dose of medication, right where you need it
Cortisone injections can help relieve pain, swelling and irritation in a specific area of your body. They're most often injected into joints — such as the ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, spine or wrist. Even the small joints in the hands or feet might benefit from cortisone injections.
This type of treatment delivers a high dose of medication directly to the problem spot in the body. Corticosteroids help reduce inflammation, because of this, they are helpful in treating painful chronic conditions like tendinitis or bursitis.
Cortisone injections are often used after more conservative treatments have failed, or not been 100% successful in completely removing your pain.
Conditions we treat with cortisone injections
Steroid injection FAQ's
The safety of long-term use of steroid injections depends on the individual and the specific condition being treated. Prolonged use of steroids may lead to side effects, and healthcare providers carefully consider the risks and benefits when prescribing them for extended periods.
Steroid injections are primarily used to manage symptoms and provide relief. They do not cure underlying conditions but can be an effective part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Steroid injections are commonly used to treat conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome. Other professionals can use them to treat certain skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
When a steroid injection is administered, it places a concentrated dose of corticosteroid medication directly at the site of inflammation. The medication acts to suppress the immune response and reduce the release of inflammatory chemicals in the area.
Steroids inhibit the activity of immune cells, specifically white blood cells like lymphocytes and macrophages. By reducing immune cell activity, they lower the production of inflammatory molecules and limit the inflammatory response.
As the inflammation subsides, pain, swelling, and other symptoms associated with the condition also decrease. Patients typically experience relief from discomfort and an improvement in their overall well-being.
Book a cortisone injection
If conservative treatment hasn't fully settled your pain, a cortisone injection could help. Because we're licensed to prescribe, we can assess, prescribe and administer without waiting on your GP.