Steroid Injections

Effective Pain Relief for Joints and Tendon Conditions

Ongoing joint or tendon pain can have a significant impact on your daily life, limiting movement, sleep, and overall wellbeing. At Witcombe Health in Martock, Somerset, our private GP service offers safe and effective steroid injections to help relieve pain and inflammation and support a faster return to normal activity.

Steroid injections are commonly used to treat a range of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly when pain has not improved with rest, physiotherapy, or oral medication.

What Are Steroid Injections?

Steroid injections contain a corticosteroid medication, often combined with a local anaesthetic. The injection works by reducing inflammation directly at the source of pain, which can lead to significant symptom relief.

At Witcombe Health, steroid injections are carried out by experienced clinicians following a full assessment to ensure the treatment is appropriate for you.

Conditions We Treat with Steroid Injections

Knee Pain and Arthritis

Steroid injections can be highly effective for:

• Knee osteoarthritis
• Inflammatory knee pain
• Swelling and stiffness affecting mobility

Many patients experience reduced pain and improved movement within days of the injection.

Shoulder Pain

Shoulder steroid injections are commonly used for:

• Frozen shoulder
• Rotator cuff inflammation
• Bursitis
• Impingement syndrome

By reducing inflammation, injections can help restore movement and make physiotherapy more effective.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

For patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, a steroid injection can:

• Reduce pressure on the median nerve
• Relieve tingling, numbness, and pain
• Delay or avoid the need for surgery in some cases

This treatment is particularly helpful when symptoms are mild to moderate.

Trigger Finger

Trigger finger can cause pain, stiffness, and locking of the finger or thumb. A steroid injection can:

• Reduce tendon inflammation
• Improve finger movement
• Provide long-lasting relief for many patients

In many cases, symptoms resolve completely after a single injection.

Benefits of Private Steroid Injections at Witcombe Health

Choosing private treatment in Martock, Somerset offers several advantages:

• ✔ Rapid appointments with minimal waiting times
• ✔ Thorough assessment and personalised care
• ✔ Experienced private GPs
• ✔ Convenient local clinic
• ✔ Clear advice on recovery and aftercare

We focus on treating the cause of your pain, not just the symptoms.

What to Expect During Your Appointment

1. Clinical assessment to confirm the diagnosis
2. Discussion of risks, benefits, and alternatives
3. The injection is performed under sterile conditions
4. Most appointments last around 20–30 minutes
5. You can usually return home shortly after

Mild discomfort at the injection site is common but usually settles quickly.

Are Steroid Injections Safe?

Steroid injections are generally safe and well-tolerated when used appropriately. Your clinician will discuss:

• Potential side effects
• How often injections can be repeated
• Whether the treatment is suitable for you

We always follow evidence-based guidelines to ensure patient safety.

Book a Steroid Injection in Martock, Somerset

If you’re struggling with knee pain, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, or trigger finger, a steroid injection may help you regain comfort and mobility.

Contact us today to book a consultation or to find out whether steroid injections are the right option for you.