FAQ
Is it safe to keep getting injections?
Not all injections are the same. Here’s how steroid shots differ from Circulation HD.
Short answer: It depends on the type of injection.
- Steroid shots: can weaken tissue and create dependence → not recommended repeatedly
- Hydrodissection (Circulation HD): uses ringer solution only → safe to repeat as needed
Two very different injections
⚠️ Steroid injections (“bone shots”)
Fast pain relief, but not a root-cause treatment and side effects add up.
Risks of repeated steroids
- Tendon/cartilage weakening
- Skin changes (atrophy, discoloration)
- Blood sugar spikes in people with diabetes
- Dependency: pain returns because the cause stays
- Poor long-term outcomes in studies
We do not use steroid injections.
Our goal is long-term healing, not temporary pain hiding.
Hydrodissection (Circulation HD)
A technique that separates stuck tissue using ringer solution under ultrasound guidance. No steroids.
Benefits
- No tissue weakening
- Safe to repeat
- Breaks adhesions mechanically
- Improves blood flow
Great for
- Nerve entrapment (e.g., carpal tunnel)
- Tendon/fascia adhesions
- Frozen Shoulder
- Post-operative adhesions
Because we only use ringer solution, repeat sessions are safe when needed.
Why we avoid steroid shots
“Do steroids really damage bone?”
They don’t melt bone, but repeat steroids weaken tendons and cartilage. Tissue around the injection site gradually thins and can tear more easily.
“If I start, will I need them forever?”
Often yes. Steroids suppress pain without fixing the cause, so pain returns and the cycle repeats. That’s why we correct the cause with Circulation Therapy (HD + PT).
“Another clinic recommended a steroid shot. Should I get it?”
Steroids can help in acute inflammation, but we don’t recommend them long-term. Circulation HD frees adhesions and improves flow with only ringer solution—no steroid needed.
Our injection principles
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No steroid shots
We choose long-term solutions over short-lived numbing. -
Circulation HD only
Ringer solution + ultrasound guidance → safe even when repeated. -
Ultrasound-guided accuracy
See the target in real time to boost effect and minimize discomfort. -
Injection + rehab
We pair HD with Circulation PT to fix the cause and prevent recurrence.
When Circulation HD is useful
Typical indications
- Nerve compression syndromes (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel)
- Chronic tendon or fascia adhesions
- Frozen Shoulder or capsular stiffness
- Post-surgical scar adhesions
- Nerve irritation from disc issues
- Chronic pain requiring staged care
Using only ringer solution means we can repeat treatment safely when needed.
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