Relieve for Your Aching Joints with Anti-Inflammatory Joint Injections

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from chronic joint pain, then anti-inflammatory joint injections may be the solution for you. These injections work to relieve inflammation and pain in the joints, and can provide significant relief for those who struggle with daily discomfort. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of anti-inflammatory joint injections and how they can help improve your quality of life.

What Are Anti-Inflammatory Joint Injections?

Anti-inflammatory joint injections are a type of injection that is designed to relieve inflammation and pain in the joints. They are often used to treat conditions like arthritis, and can provide significant relief for those who struggle with chronic joint pain. They’re most commonly injected into joints — such as your ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, spine or wrist.

How Do Anti-Inflammatory Joint Injections Work?

Anti-inflammatory joint injections work by reducing inflammation in the joints. This can help improve mobility and reduce pain. They also contain a steroid called corticosteroid, which can help reduce inflammation and swelling.

What Are the Benefits?

Mount Sinai lists the common types of anti-inflammatory injections include:

• Corticosteroid injections are the most common type of anti-inflammatory injections which reduce inflammation. You may feel better almost immediately and they can last months or longer.
• Hyaluronic acid (HA) injections are only for the knee. Hyaluronic acid is similar to the fluid already in your knee joint and these injections augment the fluid already present. It acts as a lubricant and sometimes a buffer to keep the bone from rubbing against another bone. Sometimes HA injections stimulate your body to produce more hyaluronic acid on its own.
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections use your own blood to reduce inflammation and promote healing. This approach uses the regrowth capabilities of blood. First, we take some blood from you and separate out the plasma cells. We increase the platelet concentration between five and 10 times the original amount, and inject that back into your joint. PRP injections work best on osteoporosis joint pain. We also use this treatment for a variety of conditions including tendinitis, rotator cuff injuries, torn muscles and ligaments, tennis or golfer’s elbow, and plantar fasciitis.

Common Problems Treated with Injections

These injections are often used to help patients who are suffering from conditions like:

• Back pain, neck pain, and other forms of chronic pain
• Recurring headaches and migraines
• Sciatica and other types of inflammation that affect the hip
• Arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
• Pinched nerve
• Knee pain due to injuries, age, or joint degeneration
• Shoulder inflammation and limited range of movement in the elbow or wrist
• Bursitis, an inflammation of the fluid-filled sac that cushions and lubricates joints
• Tendonitis, a condition in which the tendon becomes inflamed
• Gout, a type of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood

How Often Will I Need to Get Injections?

The frequency with which you will need to get injections will depend on the condition that is being treated. In most cases, you will only need a single injection to see results. However, for conditions like arthritis, you may need to receive injections on a regular basis in order to maintain relief from pain.

What Are the Benefits?

There are many benefits to receiving anti-inflammatory joint injections. Some of the most notable benefits include:

• Localized pain relief – irritation in just one knee can be solved without affecting the rest of your body.
• Rapid relief – the pain could start fading before you even leave the office.
• Long lasting results – one injection could last weeks.
• Few side effects – you will not have to miss work for weeks, as you will with surgical options.
• Restored range of motion – relieving inflamed muscles and nerves could help you move more freely.
• Dependability – these injections usually work even for patients that do not respond to other pain killers.
• Quick – there is no need for long healing periods or hours of treatment in the office.
• Stop arthritis progression- adding a replacement substance to a knee joint can help decrease further deterioration caused by arthritis.

How Do They Work?

Anti-inflammatory joint injections work by targeting the source of the inflammation and pain. By doing so, they are able to provide significant relief for those who suffer from chronic joint pain.

Are There Any Side Effects?

Most people do not experience any side effects from anti-inflammatory joint injections. However, some people may experience minor side effects like swelling or bruising. Speak to your doctor if you have any concerns about the potential side effects of these injections.

Make an Appointment with Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center

If you’re struggling with chronic joint pain, then anti-inflammatory joint injections may be the solution for you. These injections are able to relieve inflammation and pain in the joints, and can provide significant relief for those who suffer from daily discomfort. To learn more about how Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center can help you with these injections right here in Austin, contact us today!