Joint Injections

Targeted Support for Painful or Inflamed Joints

If a joint is painful, stiff, inflamed or swollen and other treatments have not been effective, joint injections may be an option. They are often used for certain joint conditions, where reducing inflammation can help to improve comfort and movement.

At Well Life Clinic, we provide joint injections as part of a doctor led assessment. Your clinician will talk through your symptoms, examine the area that is affected and advise you if an injection is appropriate for your condition.

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When an Injection May Be Considered

Joint pain can be caused by many things including arthritis, inflammation, injury, overuse or irritation around the joint. In some cases an injection may be useful, but this is not the right choice for every kind of joint pain. You may be eligible for a joint injection if you have:

Localised joint pain that has not settled with simple measures
Swelling or inflammation that interferes with comfort and movement
Presence of osteoarthritis in a relevant joint
Pain that interferes with daily activity or exercise
Previous diagnosis with recommended injection treatment

Your clinician will discuss your symptoms and determine if this treatment is right for you.

What Injections We Offer

We offer safe and effective joint injections to help reduce pain and improve movement. It involves placing medication directly into the affected joint.

This may be in the form of a Steroid injection which will help to reduce inflammation and pain. Sometimes the steroid is combined with a local anaesthetic to provide short-term pain relief.

Alternatively, we also offer Ostenil (hyaluronic acid) injections – a non-steroid option that improves lubrication within the joint, helping to reduce pain and stiffness, particularly in osteoarthritis.

All procedures are performed by GPs trained in musculoskeletal medicine.

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Why Assessment Comes Before Treatment

Careful assessment is important before any injection. So sometimes the pain is coming from the surrounding muscle, tendon, ligament, nerve or referred pain from another area. So it is important to consider the exact source of the pain.

Your clinician will ask about the beginning of the pain, what makes it worse, previous injury, swelling, stiffness, medication, medical conditions and any scans or previous treatments. This helps to determine if an injection into the joint is likely to be helpful.

Conditions That May Need a Different Approach

Not every joint pain needs an injection. However, if there is evidence of infection, unexplained severe pain, a recent injury, concern about a fracture or certain medical risks, other assessments may need to be performed first.

Your clinician may recommend imaging, blood tests, physiotherapy, medication review or a specialist referral rather than injection treatment. Our primary purpose is to find the safest and most appropriate solution for your symptoms.

Areas That May Be Suitable for Review

Whether a joint injection is appropriate depends on the joint involved, the cause of pain and your overall health. After an assessment your clinician can advise. Topics for discussion in joint injection appointments may include:

Knee pain due to inflammation or osteoarthritis
Shoulder pain limiting movement and causing discomfort
Pain in hand or wrist joint in some cases
Hip pain requiring appropriate assessment
Localised joint swelling requiring clinical assessment

Depending on location and complexity, some joints may need image-guided injection or referral to a specialist.

What Happens During the Appointment

Your appointment starts with a consultation, examination and consent. The clinician will examine the painful area, and will discuss your medical history and whether an injection is appropriate.

If treatment is necessary, the skin will be cleaned and prepared carefully and the chosen medication is injected directly into the joint. You might feel some pressure or brief discomfort, but this usually passes quickly.

Aftercare Following a Joint Injection

You’ll rest briefly in the clinic, and will be advised to avoid strenuous activity for 48 hours. We’ll also give you clear advice on recovery.

Your clinician will tell you what to expect after treatment, how to care for the area and when to seek advice. If you develop increasing pain, redness, swelling, fever or any symptoms that feel unusual, you should contact the clinic.

Understanding Risks and Limitations

Joint injections may not work for everyone and the effect may wear off over time. Repeated injections may not always be recommended depending on the joint, diagnosis, and overall treatment plan.

Side effects can include temporary pain, swelling, skin changes, bleeding, infection, or a temporary rise in blood sugar for some patients. Your clinician will discuss the relevant risks with you prior to treatment so that you can make an informed decision.

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Available Services

We provide joint injections on all key areas of the body, including: shoulder, elbow, hand, fingers, wrist, thumb, hip, knee and foot.

All appointment costs include a consultation of up to 20 minutes, as well as the injection itself. If you are unsure which injection you need, please book a GP appointment and the clinician can advise.

Steroid Injection (1 area) – £240
Steroid Injection (additional joints) – £125 (*Note, this must take place at the same time as the original appointment, otherwise an additional fee of £115 will apply)
‍20ml Ostenil Injection (1 area) – £215
‍20ml Ostenil Injection (additional area) – £100*
‍40ml Ostenil Injection (1 area) – £333
‍40ml Ostenil Injection (additional area) – £218*
‍Ostenil Course of 3 Injections – £645
‍Ostenil Course of 5 Injections – £1,075

‍Hand Surgery – please visit our Hand Surgery page if you’d like to understand more about our assessments, treatment or surgery, particularly for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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