Joint Pain & Inflammation
Manageing Joint Pain and Inflammation Effectively Joint pain and inflammation are common complaints that can arise from various causes, including degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis, inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, injuries such as sprains or tendonitis, and overuse. This discomfort can range from mild aching to severe, debilitating pain, often accompanied by stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility, significantly impacting quality of life and daily activities. Advanced Non-Surgical Injection Therapies At PRP London Clinic, we focus on providing advanced, non-surgical injection therapies designed to effectively manage joint pain and inflammation, promote tissue healing, and improve function.
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Dr Mohamed Nafei
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Dr Severine Leonet
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Dr Reem Nouri
GMC-Registered Aesthetic Doctor
Last reviewed: January 4, 2026
About Joint Pain & Inflammation
Manageing Joint Pain and Inflammation Effectively
Joint pain and inflammation are common complaints that can arise from various causes, including degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis, inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, injuries such as sprains or tendonitis, and overuse. This discomfort can range from mild aching to severe, debilitating pain, often accompanied by stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility, significantly impacting quality of life and daily activities.Advanced Non-Surgical Injection Therapies
At PRP London Clinic, we focus on providing advanced, non-surgical injection therapies designed to effectively manage joint pain and inflammation, promote tissue healing, and improve function. Our approach moves beyond temporary pain relief, aiming to address the underlying causes of discomfort where possible, using targeted treatments administered directly into the affected joint or surrounding soft tissues.Personalised Pain Management Strategies
We offer a range of evidence-based orthopaedic injections, including Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy to harness your body's natural healing potential, Cortisone injections for powerful, rapid inflammation reduction, and Prolozone Therapy, which utilises ozone to stimulate repair processes. After a thorough assessment, we develop a personalised treatment plan tailored to your specific condition, pain level, and functional goals, helping you return to a more active and comfortable life.Is This Treatment Right for You?
Ideal Candidates
- •Individuals with osteoarthritis (knee, hip, shoulder, hand, etc.)
- •Patients suffering from tendonitis (e.g., tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, Achilles tendonitis)
- •Those with bursitis (inflammation of bursae)
- •People experiencing chronic joint pain unresponsive to conservative measures
- •Individuals with ligament sprains or muscle strains
- •Patients seeking non-surgical alternatives for joint pain management
- •Athletes with sports-related injuries
Clinical Contraindications
- •Individuals with active infections (systemic or at the injection site)
- •Patients with bleeding disorders or on high-dose anticoagulants (requires careful assessment)
- •Known allergies to components of the injectate (e.g., local anaesthetics, steroids)
- •Pregnant women (relative contraindication for some injections)
- •Patients with uncontrolled diabetes (especially for Cortisone)
- •Tumour in the target area
Types of Joint & Musculoskeletal Conditions Treated
Our injection therapies can help manage pain and inflammation associated with:
- Knee Osteoarthritis & Meniscal Tears
- Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Bursitis, AC Joint Arthritis)
- Hip Osteoarthritis & Bursitis
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) & Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Achilles Tendinopathy & Plantar Fasciitis
- Hand & Wrist Arthritis/Tendonitis
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain & Low Back Pain (specific causes)
Benefits of Non-Surgical Joint Injections
Choosing injection therapies offers several advantages:
- Significant pain relief
- Reduction in inflammation and swelling
- Improved joint function and mobility
- Minimally invasive approach compared to surgery
- Often allows for reduced reliance on oral pain medications
- Can delay or avoid the need for joint replacement surgery
- Targeted treatment delivered directly to the source of pain
- Promotion of natural healing processes (PRP, Prolozone)
Why Choose Us for Joint Pain Injections
PRP London Clinic is a trusted provider due to:
- Specialised Expertise: Experienced practitioners in musculoskeletal medicine and injection techniques.
- Range of Therapies: Offering PRP, Cortisone, and Prolozone to suit different needs.
- Ultrasound Guidance: Utilising ultrasound for accurate needle placement, enhancing safety and efficacy (where appropriate).
- Personalised Care: Thorough assessment and tailored treatment plans.
- Focus on Function: Aiming to improve mobility and quality of life.
- Modern Clinic Environment: Ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Treatment Process
Our non-surgical treatments focus on targeted injections:
1. PRP for Joints: Involves drawing your blood, concentrating the platelets (rich in growth factors), and injecting this plasma into the injured joint or tendon to stimulate natural healing, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain. Often requires a series of injections.
2. Cortisone Injections: A powerful corticosteroid mixed with local anaesthetic is injected directly into the inflamed area (joint space, bursa, tendon sheath). Provides rapid and potent reduction of inflammation and pain, often facilitating rehabilitation. Effects are temporary (weeks to months), and frequency is limited.
3. Prolozone Therapy: Involves injecting a mixture of procaine (local anaesthetic), vitamins/minerals, and medical-grade ozone gas into and around the painful joint or ligament. Aims to increase oxygen delivery, reduce inflammation, and stimulate tissue regeneration.
4. Orthopedic Injections: This encompasses the targeted use of the above therapies based on the specific diagnosis and patient needs, often guided by ultrasound for precision.
Diagnosis & Assessment
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. Our process includes: 1. **Detailed Medical History:** Understanding the onset, nature, location, and triggers of your pain, plus any previous treatments or injuries. 2. **Physical Examination:** Assessing range of motion, stability, strength, swelling, tenderness, and performing specific provocative tests for certain conditions. 3. **Imageing (if required):** We may refer for or review existing X-rays (to assess bone structure and joint space), Ultrasound (excellent for visualising soft tissues like tendons, ligaments, bursae, and guiding injections), or occasionally MRI (for detailed soft tissue or cartilage assessment).
Prevention & Management
Lifestyle Tips
- •Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on joints
- •Engage in regular low-impact exercise (swimming, cycling) to maintain mobility and strength
- •Practice good posture
- •Use appropriate techniques during physical activities to avoid injury
- •Eat an anti-inflammatory diet (rich in omega-3s, fruits, vegetables)
Home Care
- •Apply RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for acute injuries/flare-ups
- •Perform recommended physical therapy exercises or gentle stretching
- •Use supportive braces or aids if advised
- •Consider over-the-counter pain relievers (consult GP first)
- •Apply topical pain relief creams or gels
What Our Patients Say
The PRP injections in my knee significantly reduced my osteoarthritis pain and allowed me to walk comfortably again. Highly recommended.
I had a Cortisone shot for severe shoulder bursitis, and the relief was almost immediate. It allowed me to start physiotherapy effectively.
Prolozone therapy helped immensely with my chronic tennis elbow pain when other treatments failed.