Musculo-skeletal Steroid Injections
Fast Relief for Joint, Tendon, and Nerve Pain. If you're living with ongoing joint, tendon, or nerve-related pain, a steroid injection or nerve block might provide the relief you've been looking for.
Fast Relief
Treatment
ACC, Enrolled & Casual
Joint & Soft Tissue Injections
At our Steroid Injection Clinic, Dr Miriam Martin offers skilled diagnosis and targeted treatments for a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological pain conditions, right here at Village Health Lincoln Road, Christchurch.
Common Conditions We Treat
Dr Martin is experienced in performing corticosteroid injections and nerve blocks for a wide range of conditions, including:
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Shoulder pain – Sub-acromial bursitis, Gleno-humeral joint arthritis
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Elbow pain – Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis), ulna tunnel
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Hand & wrist pain – Trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, Base of thumb arthritis (1st MCP joint)
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Hip pain – Greater trochanteric bursitis
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Foot pain – Plantar fasciitis, gout in the big toe joint (MTPJ), ankle arthritis
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Occipital nerve blocks: steroid plus local anaesthetic can help some forms of migraine and cluster headaches. Note that a 30-60 minute unfunded appointment applies.
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Other - sometimes there is a very tender knotty muscle or tendonitis that benefits from a steroid injection - talk to us about how we can help relieve some pain.
Book your appointment
Whether it’s shoulder pain, nerve pain, or persistent migraines, we’re here to help you get back to feeling your best.
Pricing
ACC Injuries
ACC-covered injuries: The injection is fully funded by ACC – you just pay the consult fee.
Enrolled Patients
You may be eligible for a subsidised steroid injection depending on your condition.
Casual Patients
You're welcome too — just ask us about costs.
Please note, this is not a specialist service so check with your medical insurer whether GP administered steroid injections are covered by your policy.
Why Choose Dr Miriam Martin?
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Experienced in musculoskeletal pain management
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Skilled in both steroid injections and nerve blocks
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Gentle, precise technique
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Friendly, professional care in a trusted general practice setting
