Shoulder Injections

At Urban Spine and Joint in Jersey City, shoulder injections are used to treat chronic shoulder pain, inflammation, and limited mobility caused by arthritis, tendon injuries, and soft tissue inflammation. These minimally invasive, image-guided injections deliver medication directly into the shoulder joint or surrounding structures for targeted pain relief.

Shoulder injections are recommended for patients who have not improved with rest, medications, or physical therapy.

What Is a Shoulder Injection?

A shoulder injection involves administering corticosteroid and local anesthetic medication into the glenohumeral joint, subacromial space, or surrounding tissues, depending on the condition being treated.

The goals of a shoulder injection are to:

  1. Reduce inflammation
  2. Relieve pain
  3. Improve range of motion
  4. Support participation in physical therapy
  5. Prevent progression of joint degeneration

At Urban Spine and Joint, injections are performed under imaging guidance to ensure precise placement and maximize effectiveness.

Conditions Treated

Shoulder injections are commonly used to treat:

  1. Shoulder osteoarthritis
  2. Rheumatoid arthritis of the shoulder
  3. Rotator cuff injuries
  4. Shoulder bursitis
  5. Tendonitis
  6. Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
  7. Impingement syndrome

These injections are effective for both inflammatory and degenerative shoulder conditions.

Symptoms of Shoulder Joint Dysfunction

Patients who may benefit from shoulder injection therapy often experience:

  1. Persistent shoulder pain
  2. Pain with overhead movement
  3. Stiffness and reduced range of motion
  4. Night pain
  5. Weakness in the shoulder

When symptoms interfere with daily activities, targeted injection therapy can provide meaningful relief.

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How the Procedure Is Performed

Shoulder injections are performed in an outpatient setting and typically take only a few minutes.

The procedure includes:

  1. A comprehensive clinical evaluation
  2. Skin sterilization and local anesthesia
  3. Imaging guidance (ultrasound or fluoroscopy) for accurate needle placement
  4. Injection of corticosteroid and anesthetic into the targeted structure

Many patients experience immediate relief from the anesthetic, followed by longer-lasting improvement as the corticosteroid reduces inflammation over several days.

Benefits of Shoulder Injections

  • Rapid reduction in shoulder pain
  • Decreased inflammation
  • Improved joint mobility
  • Minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment
  • Short recovery time
  • Enhanced ability to participate in rehabilitation

Begin your journey to recovery.

Reach out to our specialists to schedule an initial consultation. We’ll carefully review your symptoms and match you with the right expert for your specific condition.

CLINIC LOCATION

100 Town Square Place, Suite 405
Jersey City, NJ 07310

DIRECT CONTACT

(908) 665-1938
infor@urbanspinejoint.com

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