Shoulder Injections in West Byfleet
Expert Relief for pain from Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff syndrome, and arthritis
Effective Shoulder Pain Diagnosis and Treatment
Effective treatment is available with shoulder injections in West Byfleet. Shoulder pain can cause tremendous suffering when it persists for a long time. It makes day to day movement difficult, and limits work and hobbies. When it starts to disturb your sleep then you know that it’s gone too far. Complete rest does not always work and, perversely, may make the pain worse. Painkillers can give temporary relief but you really need a permanent solution.
The longer that shoulder pain persists, the more difficult it is to treat and the longer it may continue. It really needs attention urgently.
The first thing to do is to get an expert diagnosis. What is causing the pain? Is it related to the shoulder joint itself as in osteoarthritis, or the soft tissues like the muscles and tendons around it such as in rotator cuff syndrome, or even a bursitis? X-rays and scans are not always required but may help confirm the diagnosis. Then you need to get the right treatment whether that is steroid shoulder injections, exercises, physiotherapy, acupuncture or a combination. There are many advocates for ultrasound-guided shoulder injections but there is little evidence to suggest that they are more effective.
Shoulder Treatments in West Byfleet
Steroid Injection
Steroid injections can relieve pain, improve rehabilitation and promote healing.
Effective Pain Management
Relieve stubborn shoulder pain with evidence-based treatments.
Therapeutic Acupuncture
Enhance your recovery by having acupuncture in place of, or in addition to, other shoulder treatments.
Holistic Shoulder Care
Integrate the best of modern medicine, complimentary therapies, and lifestyle guidance to heal your shoulder.
About Dr Amer Sheikh
Dr Amer Sheikh is a renowned expert in the field of musculoskeletal pain. He is the mastermind of the award-winning Integrated Surrey Musculoskeletal Service (Surrey iMSK). He has also written and presented a hugely successful musculoskeletal and chronic pain course for clinicians across the UK.
Dr Sheikh has a master’s degree in pain management and is a former President and lecturer for the British Medical Acupuncture Society. He believes in the practice of evidence-based medicine and patient empowerment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the site of a shoulder injection?
There are 3 potential sites for a shoulder injection:
- From the side: Subacromial injection are done from the side. This is the most common site for problems such as frozen shoulder, rotator cuff syndrome or bursitis
- From behind: The posterior approach is used most commonly for shoulder joint injections for arthritis.
- From the front: This is the least common approach but can be used for joint or soft tissue injections.
How effective are shoulder injections?
There is good evidence that shoulder injections have moderate to high efficacy in relieving pain and improving function for up to 2 months. They can be effective for longer but this varies on the situation.
What are possible shoulder injection side-effects?
Side-effects are generally minimal. The commonest ones are:
- Pain, swelling, or bruising at the injection site. This is generally minor and can last for a few hours for pain to days for bruising.
- Redness or flushing of the face. This is usually a transient phenomenon if it happens.
- Temporary increase in blood sugar or blood pressure. This can occur in diabetics or those suffering from high blood pressure. Usually the blood sugar or blood pressure can become slightly raised for up to a week.
- Insomnia or difficulty sleeping. This is difficult to predict but is uncommon.
- Thinning or discoloration of the skin around the injection site. This is uncommon for shoulder injections as they are deep injections that don’t affect the skin surface.
What is the cost of shoulder injections?
Please see the fees page for cost of shoulder injection. At the time of writing, the cost is £175 (Feb 2025).
Can you have a shoulder injection in pregnancy?
It would be best to avoid shoulder injections in pregnancy and when breastfeeding. However, they may be given in certain circumstances and you should seek advice from your obstetrician before doing so.
What if a cortisone shot in the shoulder did not work?
A steroid shoulder injection should not be thought of as a cure for shoulder pain. A shoulder injection is meant to reduce pain and improve function to allow you to exercise your shoulder in order to lead to recovery.
Private GP Clinic
CEDA Healthcare
Ground Floor, West Byfleet Health Centre
Madeira Road, West Byfleet
KT14 6DH
Parking
On-Site
Entrance on Madeira Road
Waitrose Car Park
Next to the Clinic
Entrance from Station Approach, KT14 6NE.
Note that maximum parking time is 1.5 hours.
