Ultrasound-guided joint injections in Alcester and Redditch
In short
- Who: Mark Dyer, Advanced Practice Physiotherapist and Non-Medical Prescriber (HCPC PH90683).
- What: steroid injections into the knee, shoulder or hip, guided by ultrasound.
- How: assessed and, if it’s right for you, injected in the same appointment.
- Where: Alcester (Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm) and Redditch (Thursdays, 9am to 2pm). The same service at both.
- Price: assessment £85, injection £150. No GP referral needed.
Reviewed by Mark Dyer, HCPC PH90683, on 23 October 2026.
One appointment, one clinician
Many people wait months for an injection: a GP visit, a referral, a separate appointment for the injection itself, and then a sheet of exercises. Here it is one appointment with the same clinician from start to finish.
- Assessment first. Mark examines the joint and works out what is causing the pain. That decides whether an injection is the right option at all.
- The injection, in the same appointment, if it’s right for you. Mark uses ultrasound to see the joint on screen and guide the needle to where it needs to go. The injection is a steroid mixed with a local anaesthetic, and it takes a few minutes.
- A rehab plan. You leave with exercises for the weeks after, from the same clinician. For most joint pain, exercise is the main part of treatment, and an injection is for some people, not everyone.
If the assessment shows an injection isn’t the right option, Mark will tell you, and you only pay for the assessment.
The same service runs at Redditch on Thursdays: Mark brings the ultrasound with him.
When an injection isn’t the right choice
An injection is one option, not the starting point. Mark may suggest something else, or waiting, if:
- you’re unwell or have an infection, or the skin over the joint is broken or infected. Injecting a joint carries a small risk of infection, and that risk depends on your general health;
- you’ve already had three injections in the same joint in the past year;
- the assessment shows the pain isn’t coming from the joint itself, so an injection wouldn’t reach it;
- you haven’t yet tried a proper exercise programme. For most joint pain, that comes first.
Tell Mark before the injection if
- you have diabetes: a steroid injection can raise blood sugar for a few days;
- you take blood-thinning medication: there is a higher risk of bleeding;
- you’ve had a reaction to a steroid or a local anaesthetic before.
Safety information follows NHS patient guidance: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Steroid injections (2025), and Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, Steroid Injections (2022).
After your injection
On the day. The local anaesthetic can ease the pain within minutes, but it wears off within hours, and the pain may come back while the steroid starts to work. That can take several days, sometimes a few weeks. Consider having someone drive you home.
The next 24 to 48 hours. Rest the joint as much as you can and avoid strenuous activity. Some people have a flare of soreness for a day or two; it usually settles on its own. Ice wrapped in a damp cloth, for no more than 15 minutes at a time, or painkillers you know are safe for you, can help. Some people notice brief facial flushing.
After that. Start the exercises Mark gave you. The weeks after the injection are when rehab matters most.
Get medical help straight away if the joint becomes hot, red or more swollen, or you develop a high temperature or feel unwell. These can be signs of infection. Call NHS 111 or your GP, or go to A&E in an emergency. If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar carefully for a few days.
Prices
| Assessment (new patient or new problem, 50 minutes) | £85 |
| Ultrasound-guided steroid injection | £150 |
| Usual total (assessment, injection and rehab plan) | £235 |
You pay us directly; if your health insurance covers it, you claim it back yourself. All fees are on the pricing page.
Questions people ask about joint injections
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book an assessment directly.
Is the injection guided by ultrasound?
Yes, at both Alcester and Redditch.
Can I have the injection on the same day as the assessment?
Yes, if the assessment shows it is the right option. An injection is never given without an assessment first.
Which joints do you inject?
Knee, shoulder and hip. More about knee pain and shoulder pain.
How soon can I be seen?
Usually within days. There is no waiting list.
How many injections can I have?
No more than three in the same joint in a year.
Do you offer hyaluronic acid or other injections?
No. We offer steroid injections only.
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Assessed and, if it’s right for you, injected in the same appointment. Alcester or Redditch. No referral needed.
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