Shoulder Pain Relief: Steroid Injections Explained

Experiencing shoulder pain? This video from Physiotherapist Daniel Lawrence explores shoulder injection options for both older adults and athletes. Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/thephysiochannel We'll cover a range of common shoulder conditions: subacromial impingement, rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), and shoulder arthritis. Learn about different types of injections: Intra-articular injections: Targeting the shoulder joint itself. Suprascapular nerve blocks: To address nerve-related pain. We'll also discuss the medications used: Corticosteroids: For potent anti-inflammatory effects. Anesthetics: To provide immediate pain relief. Hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation): To lubricate the shoulder joint. Find out if shoulder injections are right for you and what to expect during the procedure. Chen, P., Huang, L., Ma, Y., Zhang, D., Zhang, X., Zhou, J., Ruan, A. and Wang, Q., 2019. Intra-articular platelet-rich plasma injection for knee osteoarthritis: a summary of meta-analyses. Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research, 14, pp.1-11. Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C. and Lewis, J., 2022. The shoulder: theory and practice. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Merolla, G., Sperling, J.W., Paladini, P. and Porcellini, G., 2011. Efficacy of Hylan GF 20 versus 6-methylprednisolone acetate in painful shoulder osteoarthritis: a retrospective controlled trial. Musculoskeletal surgery, 95, pp.215-224. #shoulderpain #shoulderinjection #rotatorcuff #frozenshoulder #arthritis #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #painrelief #corticosteroid #anesthesia #hyaluronicacid #sportsmedicine #olderadults #athletes