Hip pain is a leading cause of discomfort and disability in the UK, with almost 100,000 hip replacements carried out in 2022 [1]. Of these, more than 91% were for patients with osteoarthritis — a condition that causes your cartilage to break down, leading to swelling, stiffness, and pain in the hip joint. Cortisone injections…
Your sacroiliac (SI) joints connect your spine to your pelvis, and can cause lower back pain and other symptoms when inflamed or injured. Sacroiliac joint pain is estimated to be the cause of 15-30% of all lower back pain episodes [1]. We explore what SI joint pain is, what the symptoms are, and the treatment…
Epidural steroid injections are an effective treatment for many different back and spine conditions, including sciatica, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and non-specific lower back pain. They can provide rapid relief, enabling you to get back to your daily activities. Pain relief from epidural injections for back pain usually lasts for several weeks up to a…
Chronic back pain can significantly impact your quality of life. Whether it’s stopping you from playing with your kids or doing your favourite sport due to upper back pain when breathing or moving, or just getting on with daily life, it’s essential to know how to tackle back pain. Injections for back pain offer lots…
Cortisone injections are one of the most effective ways to treat symptoms of chronic pain conditions including sciatica, joint pain, and arthritis. Cortisone injections are available on the NHS, but it’s not always easy or possible to get a prescription for cortisone injection treatment from your NHS GP. September 2023 figures show a record high waiting…
Epidural steroid injections are used to deliver corticosteroid medication into your spine, relieving pain from chronic or debilitating conditions like sciatica and other nerve compression problems. Generally, epidural steroid injections are a safe way to manage severe or chronic back pain. Research indicates a steroid injection success rate of 50% to 84%, depending on the…
Shoulder pain affects up to a third of people at some point in their lives [1]. In fact, it’s the third most common musculoskeletal problem reported to GPs, after back and neck pain. Cortisone injections for shoulder pain can help alleviate uncomfortable symptoms stemming from many different shoulder problems. From arthritis to sports injuries, shoulder…
Cortisone injections are one of the fastest and most effective ways to relieve joint pain. Steroid injections work by reducing inflammation around the joint, which alleviates pain and stiffness. Studies have shown that more than 80% of patients with knee pain return to sport within a month after a cortisone injection [1]. Cortisone injections work quickly,…
