Services & treatments
Joint Injections for Pain Relief in Birmingham
Our joint injection services at The Doctors Practice provide effective, doctor-led pain relief for chronic joint conditions such as arthritis
Why Choose The Doctors Practice for Joint Injections?
- Experienced Doctors: Decades of experience in administering joint injections safely and effectively.
- Comprehensive Care: From consultation to aftercare, each treatment is personalised to your needs.
- Wide Range of Conditions: Treatment for arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and more.
- Advanced Facilities: State-of-the-art clinic equipped for fast, effective care.
- Convenient Access: Serving Birmingham and nearby areas including Edgbaston, Birmingham City Centre, Harborne, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Four Oaks, Moseley, Kings Heath, Jewellery Quarter, Bournville, and West Bromwich.
- Flexible Hours: Open daily until 11 PM, offering same-day care for immediate needs.
Conditions Treated with Joint Injections
Our joint injections help relieve pain for a variety of conditions:
- Arthritis: Reduces inflammation and joint pain from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Tendonitis: Effective relief for tendons, including conditions like tennis elbow.
- Bursitis: Minimizes joint swelling and discomfort in the hips, elbows, and shoulders.
- Knee and Shoulder Pain: Targets chronic pain, improving joint mobility.
What to Expect During Your Joint Injection Appointment
- Consultation: Discussion of symptoms and medical history to determine the best injection type, such as corticosteroid.
- Procedure: Quick, precise injections under local anaesthesia for minimal discomfort.
- Aftercare: Detailed guidance to support recovery and maintain relief.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What types of joint injections do you offer?
We provide corticosteroid injections and other non-surgical joint injections to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
2. Are joint injections painful?
Most patients experience minimal discomfort as local anaesthesia is used for a quick, efficient procedure.
3. How long do the effects last?
Relief can last from several weeks to months. We offer check-ups to assess the need for additional treatment
4. Which joints can be treated?
We treat knees, shoulders, hips, elbows, and wrists, customising care to your specific condition.
5. Do you offer same-day appointments?
Yes, we provide same-day and next-day appointments for quick, professional care
6. Are joint injections effective for arthritis?
Yes, joint injections are highly effective for managing arthritis pain and reducing inflammation.
7. Can joint injections be combined with other treatments?
Yes, they can complement physiotherapy, pain management, and lifestyle adjustments.
8. Is there any recovery time?
Most patients resume regular activities within 24 hours, following aftercare advice.
9. What areas do you provide joint injection services?
Our Edgbaston clinic serves clients throughout Birmingham and surrounding areas, including Birmingham City Centre, Harborne, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Four Oaks, Moseley, Kings Heath, Jewellery Quarter, Bournville, Digbeth, West Bromwich and more.
10. What Type of Appointment Should I Book?
We recommend starting with a 20-minute appointment. However, if you have multiple concerns, more complex issues, or simply need extra time with the doctor, consider booking a 40- or 60-minute session.
We provide corticosteroid injections and other non-surgical options to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
How it works
Book a slot
Choose a date and time to suit you, as well as your preference for face to face, telephone or video appointment
Answer a few questions
We'll email you a short questionnaire to complete ahead of your consultation
See your doctor
Enjoy a 20 minute private consultation to discuss your concerns or book a longer slot if you have complex issues or multiple problems
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Benefit from our care and get prescriptions, and direct referrals for prompt tests & treatment
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Appointments
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Scans & tests
We offer a range of blood tests, scans & specialist tests, and can refer easily for private diagnostics
Treatments
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About us
Meet your doctors
Welcome to our Private GP and Medical Aesthetics Clinic.
Dr Rinku and Dr Bik have over 40 years combined medical experience having worked in a variety of fields and trained in multiple hospitals.
As founders of The Doctors Practice, their mission is to provide the highest quality of care using their knowledge and skills to provide an exceptional Private GP and Aesthetic Clinic in Edgbaston, and the surrounding areas of Birmingham- including Harborne, Oldbury, Smethwick, Bearwood, Cape Hill, Kings Heath, Moseley, Solihull, Walsall, Little Aston and Sutton Coldfield.