Joint Injections

Joint pain can quietly take over your day, making it harder to move, work, and do the things you enjoy. Joint injections can be an effective next step when medications don't work.

Our providers recommend the treatment best suited to your condition, symptoms, and mobility goals.

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Benefits of joint injections

Joint injections can help relieve pain and inflammation when other nonsurgical measures, such as physical therapy, topical treatments, and oral anti-inflammatory or pain medications, haven't provided enough relief.

Depending on the type of injection, the goal may be to reduce inflammation, improve joint lubrication, or support the body's natural healing processes. Your provider will help you understand what a given injection can and can't do for your specific condition.

Type of joint injections

Corticosteroid injections: Deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly into the joint to reduce inflammation and provide temporary pain relief. Often used for arthritis and other inflammatory joint conditions.
Viscosupplementation (hyaluronic acid): Hyaluronic acid is injected into the joint, most commonly the knee, to improve lubrication and cushioning, which can ease pain in osteoarthritis.
Prolotherapy: An irritant solution is injected near ligaments or tendons to stimulate a local healing response. Some patients report improvement, though evidence varies by condition, and your provider will discuss whether it's a reasonable option for you.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): A small sample of your own blood is processed to concentrate platelets, then injected into the joint to support healing. PRP has shown promise for certain conditions such as knee osteoarthritis, though results vary from person to person.