Patients who think they may require a steroid joint injection will now be refered through the physiotherapy services . There are specialist physiotherapists who can perform steroid injections. You can book an appointment directly with our practice physios for any joint or back problem reducing the wait time to see a GP for referal .
Steroid injections can be very effective but should be used with other treatments. There is also some evidence that steroid injections may be either completely ineffective or effective for just a relatively short period of me.
Other treatments may include medicines for pain relief and physiotherapy, depending on the underlying condition.
The side effects from steroid injections are uncommon; however, the injected area may be sore for the first few days after the injection.