Steroid treatment, also known as corticosteroid therapy, is used to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and improve mobility in conditions affecting muscles, joints, and nerves. It is commonly used for arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, spinal conditions, and sports injuries.
Steroids work by suppressing the immune system’s inflammatory response, helping to ease pain and swelling in affected areas.
Steroid treatment is effective for managing pain and inflammation in conditions such as:
Reduces joint swelling and stiffness.
Eases inflammation in tendons and bursae.
Reduces swelling and promotes healing.
Improves mobility and reduces pain.
Helps with nerve inflammation in the wrist.
Assessment of symptoms and medical history.
Choosing the appropriate type of steroid therapy.
Steroid injection, oral medication, or topical application.
Evaluating effectiveness and adjusting treatment if needed.
The injection can help to relieve swelling, pain and stiffness caused by inflammation. This can help you rehabilitate effectively and help you to return to normal activities sooner by ‘breaking the cycle’ of pain and inflammation. This is usually recommended when other types of physiotherapy don’t work.
It can also aid the diagnosis of your condition if it is not clear what is causing your pain. You may have a local anaesthetic injected at the same time to allow for temporary pain relief and to help locate where your pain is originating from.
Common conditions that could benefit from injection therapy:
There are very few reasons people wouldn’t be able to have injection therapy, your physiotherapist will discuss this with you as part of your assessment. Your physiotherapist would usually need to know if you have had any previous injections, if you had any adverse reactions or allergies to medications, if you are pregnant or if you have an infection.
Steroid treatments are generally safe when used correctly. However, possible side effects include:
Our physiotherapy team ensures safe and effective use of steroids with proper monitoring and complementary rehabilitation exercises.
If you’re struggling with pain and inflammation, our steroid therapy can provide relief and help restore your mobility. Contact us today!
01604 459 687
01604 459 687
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At Physio Experts Clinic, we specialize in helping patients recover from injuries, chronic pain, and neurological conditions through expert physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Our experienced team provides personalized treatment plans for sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, post-surgery recovery, and neurological disorders.
