Pain relief injections are one of the most used interventional treatments in modern pain management. They are often recommended when medication, exercise therapy, or physiotherapy have not provided enough relief.
At Ramsay Health Care, our consultant pain specialists use a range of targeted injections to reduce inflammation, calm irritated nerves, or treat the specific joint, muscle, or spinal structure causing your pain.
If you know you may need an injection but are unsure which type is right for you, this page brings all options together in one place. You can quickly compare treatments, understand what each injection is used for, and take the next step with confidence.
Speak to a pain specialist for personalised advice.
Types of pain relief injections
These are the main injection-based treatments used by Ramsay’s pain specialists. Each one targets a different source of pain, helping you and your consultant identify the most effective option.
Steroid (cortisone) injections
Steroid injections reduce inflammation in a painful joint, tendon, or around an irritated nerve. They are one of the most used pain relief injections and can help ease pain caused by arthritis, bursitis, tendon problems, or nerve irritation. Relief often begins within a few days and can last several weeks or months.
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Arthrosamid® injections
Arthrosamid is a long-lasting hydrogel injected into your knee joint to cushion and support the cartilage. It is designed for people with knee osteoarthritis who want longer relief than steroid injections can offer. Because the gel integrates with the joint lining, many patients experience sustained improvement in pain and stiffness.
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Facet joint injections
Facet joints are the small joints along your spine that help with movement and stability. When they become inflamed or arthritic, they can cause persistent back or neck pain. A facet joint injection delivers medication directly into your affected joint to reduce inflammation and can help confirm whether the joint is the source of your pain.
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Nerve root block
A nerve root block targets a specific spinal nerve that is inflamed or compressed, often causing pain that travels into your arm or leg. This type of injection is commonly used for conditions like sciatica or cervical radiculopathy. By reducing inflammation around the nerve root, many patients experience rapid relief from radiating pain.
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Trigger point injections
Trigger points are tight, painful knots of muscle that can cause localised pain or refer discomfort to nearby areas. Trigger point injections relax your muscle fibres and reduce pain, making them helpful for chronic neck, shoulder, and upper or lower back pain. They are often used when physiotherapy alone hasn’t resolved muscular tension.
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Beyond injections: other interventional pain treatments
Sometimes injections provide good short-term relief but don’t fully resolve the underlying pain. In these cases, your consultant may recommend a minimally invasive procedure that offers longer-lasting improvement. These treatments target the nerves responsible for sending pain signals, giving many people more sustained relief than injections alone.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
RFA is a minimally invasive procedure that uses carefully controlled heat generated by radio waves to interrupt the nerves that carry pain signals to your brain. It is often recommended when facet joint injections or nerve root blocks have helped temporarily but the pain keeps returning. Many patients experience relief that lasts months or even years.
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Spinal cord stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation is used for long-term, persistent pain that has not responded to other treatments. A small device is implanted under your skin to deliver gentle electrical pulses to the spinal cord, helping to reduce the intensity of pain signals. It can be a life-changing option for people with chronic back, leg, or nerve pain.
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Pain Relief Injections at Ramsay Health Care
Ramsay offers fast access to consultant pain specialists, modern imaging facilities, and a full range of interventional treatments. Whether your pain is new, persistent, or complex, our teams provide clear assessment, personalised treatment plans, and ongoing support.
Contact us for more information or to book an appointment and visit our Pain Management Hub to explore our pain management treatments.
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