Joint Injections

Millions of Americans who experience joint pain know how debilitating the sensation can be. It can keep you away from your daily activities, exercising, or even doing the simplest chores. However, not many people are familiar with treatment options besides pills and surgery.

Joint injections are an excellent way to reduce inflammation of the joints and bring significant pain relief. There are several different types of joint injections, and your doctor will propose one based on the nature of your problem. These include:

• Corticosteroid injections – Mainly used for shoulder, knee, or hip pain, as well as osteoarthritis symptoms. Pain relief typically lasts two to three months.
• Platelet-rich plasma injections – Used for all types of joint pain, osteoarthritis, and injuries. Platelets contain proteins and growth factors that stimulate your body to boost restorative processes, which significantly speeds up the recovery, reduces inflammation, and offers pain relief.
• Hyaluronic acid injections – Also known as gel injections, hyaluronic acid injections are similar to your natural joint fluid. They are most commonly used to treat knee pain if corticosteroid injections don’t bring the desired results. This treatment is also better for people with diabetes, as corticosteroids can influence your blood sugar levels. Hyaluronic acid reduces inflammation, improves knee joint health, and eliminates pain. The effects last several months, sometimes up to a year.
• Placental tissue matrix injections – Research has shown that placental tissue contains many growth hormones that stimulate healing. These injections can help with your joint pain and osteoarthritis symptoms.

Health experts at Space City Pain specialize in providing pain relief to even the most difficult cases. Book your appointment and find out whether joint injections are an adequate treatment option.