Corticosteroid Injections

Effective relief for joint pain and inflammation.

Corticosteroid injections, also known as steroid injections, reduce the inflammatory response much more effectively and potently than over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen and naproxen.

What steroid injections can treat:

  • Osteoarthritis of joints

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

  • Rotator cuff impingement

  • Frozen shoulder

  • Loss of mobility and independence

  • Bursitis

  • Tennis & Golfer's elbow

  • Tendinitis and tendinopathies

  • Plantar fasciitis

Patient Information

If you have an infection, especially in the part of your body that you want to have injected, then you should delay having your injection.

In the first 2 weeks after your steroid injection, you will need to take it easy. After this, it’s really important that you continue doing the exercises that you have been given by your Osteopath.

The injection can take anywhere between 2 days and 2 weeks to take effect, and you will see the best results 4–6 weeks after the injection.

You Will Also Need To Inform Your Clinician Of The Following If You:

  • Have any allergies to medication, especially local anaesthetic

  • Are taking anticoagulants (e.g., Warfarin or Aspirin) or are on immunosuppressants

  • Have any infections or are unwell and/or feeling feverish

  • Are diabetic, epileptic, or taking steroids

  • Have had surgery or are about to have surgery in the affected area

  • Are pregnant and/or breastfeeding

  • Do not want the injection

Possible Side Effects:

Pain may increase for 24–48 hours (painkillers can help with this).

  • Menstrual cycle alteration.

  • Bruising may appear where you had the injection.

  • Mild facial flushing (this may last up to 48 hours).

  • Diabetics may find their blood sugar levels slightly alter over the next few days.

  • Skin discolouration or dimpling where you had the injection.

Aftercare:

  • Rest the injected area for 2–3 days, as recommended by your osteopath.

  • Monitor the injection site for up to 3 weeks to ensure there are no signs of infection.

  • Continue taking painkillers if needed, as soreness may occur.

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