Joint pain, stiffness and inflammation can make everyday activities difficult and have a significant impact on your quality of life.
At The Watermill Clinic, Dr Davies provides assessment and steroid injections for selected joint and soft tissue problems.
Every patient is assessed first to understand the cause of their symptoms and determine whether an injection is the right treatment.
Every injection starts with a clinical assessment to understand the cause of your symptoms.
Steroid injections can often be performed during the same appointment when clinically suitable.
If an injection isn’t right for you, we’ll advise on imaging, treatment or referral where needed.
Steroid injections can be helpful for selected inflammatory joint and soft tissue conditions, including arthritis flare-ups, bursitis, tendon irritation and other causes of joint pain.
At The Watermill Clinic, we currently provide assessment and injection treatment for the following areas:
All patients require an initial assessment before a joint injection is performed.
Dr Davies will review your symptoms, medical history and any previous treatments before examining the affected joint or area.
The aim is to establish the likely cause of your pain and decide on the most appropriate treatment. An injection may be suitable, but in some cases physiotherapy, medication, imaging or specialist referral may be a better next step.
Your appointment gives Dr Davies time to assess the problem and discuss whether a steroid injection is appropriate for you.
Yes, in many cases. If a steroid injection is appropriate and there is enough time during your appointment, it can often be carried out during the same visit.
If further investigation, imaging, planning or additional time is required, a separate appointment will be arranged.
Steroid injections, sometimes called corticosteroid injections, can help reduce inflammation within or around a joint or soft tissue structure.
They may help relieve pain, swelling and stiffness in selected conditions affecting the trigger finger, shoulder, knee or hip.
Steroid injections are not a cure, but they may provide useful symptom relief as part of a wider treatment plan.
IS A STEROID INJECTION RIGHT FOR ME?
Steroid injections are not suitable for every patient or every joint problem.
Dr Davies will consider your symptoms, medical history, examination findings and any previous treatment before recommending an injection.
Where an injection isn’t appropriate, we’ll explain why and discuss other options or next steps.
Response to a steroid injection varies from person to person and depends on the condition being treated.
Some people notice an improvement within a few days, while for others it may take longer.
Some patients notice early improvement, though it may take longer
Benefit typically becomes clearer; degree of improvement varies
Relief can last weeks or months; some experience limited benefit
Usually part of a wider plan, joint injections are not a permanent cure
We take time to understand your health, lifestyle and concerns before combining clinical assessment with carefully selected investigations.
Some joint and soft tissue problems can be diagnosed and treated following a clinical assessment alone.
An X-ray, ultrasound or other imaging may be needed to establish the cause of the problem or confirm an injection is appropriate.
Steroid injections can be performed using clinical landmarks depending on the joint, condition and clinical need.
Dr Davies will determine the most appropriate approach following your assessment.
The injection itself is usually a relatively quick procedure. You’ll also be given advice about what to expect afterwards and any activity or precautions relevant to your treatment.
All patients require an initial clinical assessment before a joint injection is performed.
Where clinically appropriate and sufficient appointment time is available, the injection may be performed during the same visit.
Additional charges may apply if imaging, further investigation, prescriptions, physiotherapy or specialist referral are required. These will be discussed with you in advance.
Single joint
Two joints
Joint pain can affect everyday movement, exercise and quality of life.
At your appointment, Dr Davies will assess the affected area, explain the likely cause of your symptoms and discuss the most appropriate treatment options.
Where suitable, a steroid injection can often be carried out during the same visit, helping you move forward with a clear plan.
Book an initial joint assessment with Dr Davies.
We’ll assess the cause of your symptoms and help you understand the most appropriate next step.