Injection Therapy
Living with chronic pain or limited mobility can make daily life extremely difficult, but the good news is that relief is possible. Injection therapy can be an excellent treatment option, and we provide it at Procura Pain & Spine.
Whether you’re dealing with back pain, joint stiffness, or soft tissue injuries, injection therapy can specifically target the source of your discomfort and provide long-lasting relief.
Our team understands that every patient’s needs are unique, so we customize our injection treatments to fit your specific condition and goals. Whether you need to reduce inflammation or improve your mobility, injection therapy is specially designed to help you get back to doing all of the things you love.
How Does Injection Therapy Work?
Injection therapy works by delivering medication directly to the source of your pain or discomfort. Depending on your condition, the injection may include a local anesthetic that can provide immediate relief, a steroid to help reduce inflammation, or other specialized substances that can help boost healing.
By tackling the affected area, injection therapy provides more precise and effective relief than oral medications. This highly focused approach reduces side effects and often provides much faster recovery times. Injection therapy is also frequently used in combination with other treatments, like physical therapy, to help improve function and promote long-term healing.
Types of Injections We Offer
At Procura Pain & Spine, we offer a variety of injection therapies. Each type of injection targets a particular area or condition, which helps provide relief where it’s needed most.
Spine Injections
Spine injections are used to treat pain that originates from the spine. This pain most often comes from herniated discs, arthritis, or nerve compression. These types of injections can reduce inflammation, relieve nerve irritation, and improve your level of mobility.
- Epidural Injections: These injections target inflammation around the spinal nerves, providing relief from conditions like sciatica or radiculopathy.
- Facet Joint Injections: These are used to treat pain in the small joints along the spine, which is often caused by arthritis or degeneration.
- Trigger Point Injections: These injections release tension in tight muscles, reducing pain and improving range of motion.
- Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injections: For patients with lower back or pelvic pain, these injections target the SI joint to reduce inflammation and minimize discomfort.
Joint Injections
Joint pain can limit your ability to move freely and enjoy daily activities. Joint injections are designed to target pain in specific joints, reduce any inflammation that is present, and provide long-lasting relief.
- Hip Injections: These help reduce pain and stiffness caused by arthritis or injury in the hips.
- Knee Injections: Often used for conditions like osteoarthritis, these injections can relieve swelling and improve mobility of the knee joint.
- Shoulder Injections: These address pain in the shoulder joint that comes from conditions like rotator cuff injuries or arthritis.
- Ankle Injections: For patients with ankle pain caused by injury or arthritis, these injections can help restore function and reduce pain.
Tendon & Ligament Injections
Injuries to tendons and ligaments can cause significant pain and reduce your ability to perform everyday tasks. These injections are designed to help with soft tissue injuries, reduce inflammation, and boost healing.
- Trigger Finger Injections: These provide relief for the painful locking or snapping of the finger that is caused by tendon inflammation.
- Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow Injections: For pain and stiffness in the elbow, these injections help reduce inflammation in overused tendons.
- Bursa Injections: These target the small fluid-filled sacs (bursae) in joints like the knee, hip, or shoulder, which can become inflamed and painful.
- Rotator Cuff Injections: These injections tackle the pain and inflammation in the shoulder’s rotator cuff, which is often caused by injury or overuse.
At Procura Pain & Spine, we’ll help guide you through every step of the process and provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure you receive the best possible outcome.
What to Expect During Injection Therapy
Trying a new treatment can feel overwhelming, so we make the process as straightforward and comfortable as possible. Injection therapy is minimally invasive and performed right in our office.
Before the injection, your provider will review your symptoms and medical history to determine the best approach for your needs. The procedure itself is quick and involves minimal discomfort. A local anesthetic may be used to numb the area, and imaging guidance, such as ultrasound or fluoroscopy, may be used to ensure the precise placement of the injection.
Most people can return to normal activities soon after the procedure, although you may be advised to avoid strenuous activities for a short time. Depending on your condition, you may experience immediate relief, or it may take a few days for the medication to take full effect.
Common Questions about Injection Therapy
Most patients find injection therapy to be quick and relatively comfortable. A local anesthetic is sometimes used to reduce any discomfort during the procedure, and any soreness afterward is usually mild and only temporary.
The duration of relief can vary depending on the type of injection you receive and your specific condition. Some injections provide relief for several weeks, while others may have longer-lasting benefits. Your provider will discuss what you can expect.
Injection therapy is considered a safe and minimally invasive treatment. While complications are rare, there is a small risk of infection, bleeding, or temporary soreness at the injection site. Your provider will review these risks with you before the procedure to ensure you are thoroughly informed and comfortable with proceeding.
The number of injections depends on your condition and your response to the treatment. Some patients find relief after just one injection, while others may require a series of treatments to get the maximum benefits.
Yes. Injection therapy often works best as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. This may include physical therapy, medications, nerve blocks, or certain lifestyle adjustments. Combining treatments can help enhance the overall effectiveness of the injection and can help improve long-term healing.
Start Your Path to Pain Relief with Injection Therapy
Injection therapy can be a potent tool for helping you manage pain, reduce inflammation, and improve your mobility. At Procura Pain & Spine, we’re dedicated to providing personalized care that addresses the root cause of your pain and helps you achieve lasting relief.
Whether you’re dealing with spine pain, joint issues, or soft tissue injuries, our team will work with you to create a treatment plan specially customized to you. Call us today at 936-758-7169 or schedule an appointment online to learn more about how injection therapy can help you get back to living a life free from pain.