An extremity or spinal injection involves injecting medication directly into a joint, muscle, or area around the spine to help reduce pain and inflammation. These injections are typically used to treat conditions like arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, herniated discs, or spinal issues such as spinal stenosis. The goal is to provide targeted pain relief and improve function while addressing the area that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Unlike taking medication by mouth, an injection allows medication to be delivered directly to or near the area causing discomfort. Depending on the condition being treated, the injection may contain a combination of medications designed to help reduce inflammation and provide temporary pain relief. Spinal injections may be used around certain nerves, joints, or other structures in the spine depending on the source and location of your pain.
Extremity injections can be used for problems affecting areas such as the shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, or other joints and surrounding tissues. For example, inflammation from arthritis or bursitis can make everyday movements uncomfortable. A targeted injection may help reduce inflammation and discomfort, allowing you to move the affected area more comfortably and potentially participate more effectively in physical therapy or other recommended treatments.
Spinal injections can also be useful for patients experiencing back or neck pain related to nerve irritation or other spinal conditions. In some cases, an injection can also provide your physician with additional information about where your pain may be coming from based on how your symptoms respond to the treatment.
Injections are not necessarily a permanent solution for every condition, and their effectiveness can vary from person to person. Your physician will evaluate your symptoms, medical history, and imaging when appropriate to determine whether an injection may be a suitable treatment option.
At Axis Spine and Orthopedics, our goal is to help identify the source of your pain and provide treatment options that fit your specific condition. If pain or inflammation is affecting your ability to move, work, exercise, or enjoy everyday activities, an extremity or spinal injection may be one option to consider as part of your overall treatment plan. Our goal is to help you manage your symptoms and get BACK to It.
