We’ve finally got a date for the steroid, the hydro is rearranged and things feel like they are falling into place, after what seems like months of uncertainty. I must say it’s a weight off my shoulders and not too long to wait now either.

Ultrasound-guided steroid injection

Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection is an effective treatment option for persistent pain associated with iliopsoas tendinopathy/bursitis (Garala et al., 2014 and Nunlet et al., 2009). During this guided technique a small amount of corticosteroid (powerful anti-inflammatory medication routinely used within injection therapy) is combined with a short-acting local anaesthetic. The consensus within the research states on average 10 to 12 weeks for a significant reduction in pain after receiving an ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection. This window of opportunity will enable you to maximise your rehabilitation.

I’m booked in for 2nd Jan 2024 and then on the 8th Jan I have my physio appointment which is talking first, then plans for intense hydro. Then pre op for hand 15th Jan and dental appointment 25th Jan. It seems to be shaping into a very busy month indeed.

For now, it’s move as I can and make plans for exercises to do once the injection is done, I’ve also signed up for the 30 days of yoga with Adriene programme that starts 1st Jan on YouTube, so this will help greatly too.