Insight Medical Imaging offers specialized pain management services to help manage chronic joint, back, neck, and musculoskeletal pain.
Are pain management injections right for you?
Which treatment is best for you?
Many people suffer from chronic pain due to an injury, illness, chronic conditions, nervous system changes, or lifestyle factors. A person’s quality of life might become unbearable due to chronic pain, leading to loss of mobility, loss of job or income, mental health problems or irreparable harm to their quality of life.
People will seek out the most effective treatment to relieve their chronic pain symptoms with the support of a skilled professional to determine the best treatment therapy plan with or without the use of pain management injections.
Which ever treatment direction you decide, we always recommend that patients consult with their family physician first before deciding that pain management injections are the right choice.
Relieving chronic pain with pain management injections.
Pain management injection treatments are a minimally invasive procedure that can help relieve various types of joint, back, neck and musculoskeletal chronic pain.
Depending on your doctor’s requisition, treatment may involve:
- a cortisone/steroid injection
- a viscosupplement injection for certain joints
- another image-guided pain procedure recommended by your doctor
Many people report relief from pain and improved quality of life for several months after an injection, although results can vary. Some people can experience pain relief, improve mobility, and improved ease of daily activities, exercise, or physiotherapy.
Helping you create long-term comfort.
Pain management injections can also help reduce the amount of pain medication patients consume, help patients perform their physiotherapy plan with greater comfort, or allow patients to maintain daily activities while awaiting other treatments, such as surgery, or to avoid surgery altogether.
We are trained professionals.
At Insight Medical Imaging, we have a team of highly trained and experienced Radiologists and technologists who perform thousands of pain management injection procedures to provide targeted pain relief for patients.
Our pain management treatments are:
- Guided by advanced imaging for precision with the use of live x-ray imaging (fluoroscopy) or ultrasound.
- Minimally invasive with an emphasis on safety.
- Effective at reducing or alleviating pain in most patients.
- Tailored to individual patient needs.
- A preferable alternative to surgery for many conditions.
Types of pain management injections and costs
Cortisone injections are completely free for patients. These common pain management injections are fully covered by Alberta Health Care, meaning you pay nothing out of pocket. Cortisone is one of the most effective and widely used options for reducing joint pain and inflammation, and we are proud to make this essential treatment accessible at no cost.
Insight also offers some treatments that have an out-of-pocket cost and vary in price depending on the type of product used.
| Injection Medication | Cost |
|---|---|
| Cortisone | Covered by Alberta Health |
| Durolane | $250 |
| Cingal | $330 |
| Monovisc | $220 |
| Orthovisc | $110 |
To learn more about each injection medications, view our brochures.
Where we administer the injections
FAQs
Your procedure is performed by an experienced radiologist using imaging guidance for accuracy. In most cases:
- The treatment area is marked and cleaned carefully.
- A local anesthetic is used to numb the skin.
- The radiologist guides the needle to the correct location using fluoroscopy or ultrasound.
- The medication is injected into the targeted area.
- You stay in clinic briefly afterward so staff can monitor how you are feeling.
- Most joint injections take about 5-15 minutes depending on the site, and patients are usually asked to remain in clinic for about 15 minutes after the procedure.
Results vary by individual. You may start experiencing relief immediately or within two weeks. On average, after the completion of your pain management injection(s), many of our patients experience pain relief for 3-6 months.
You may experience some initial soreness or lingering pain, which is expected to subside as the treatment begins to take effect. A slight increase in pain or numbness is possible as the anesthetic wears off. You can take pain medications until the injections start to work. Please consult your physician before taking any pain medications with your pain management plan.
After the injection:
- avoid strenuous activity for at least a day
- avoid hot tubs, swimming pools, or prolonged bathing for 24 hours
- mild soreness can happen for a short time
Serious complications are uncommon, but seek medical attention if you develop:
- worsening pain over the next several days
- fever or chills
- other signs of infection
- new numbness
Recovery time from a pain management injection(s) is dependent on the type of injection(s) performed and varies from person to person. On the day of your injection, you can perform your usual daily activities, but avoid strenuous activities.
Yes. We cannot perform the procedure without a doctors requisition.
Before you decide if Pain Management is right for you, consult with your doctor about your chronic pain so they can tailor a plan for you. Pain management treatments require a doctor’s requisition.
Where to get pain management injections at Insight
All of our locations have free parking and are within a 15-minute car ride from all communities in Edmonton and surrounding communities. We accept walk-in patients for same-day pain management.
Why choose Insight for pain management injections
- We accept walk-in patients for same-day pain management, ensuring that you receive timely care. We prioritize convenience and accessibility for all our patients.
- Patients may inject up to 4 facet joints and up to 2 joints (except for bilateral hips) to address their pain effectively. Additionally, we provide the option to receive correlative radiographs on the same day, making the process as efficient as possible.
- Our skilled radiologists and technologists employ cutting-edge imaging techniques, such as fluoroscopy and ultrasound, ensuring pinpoint accuracy with every treatment.
- We understand that each patient’s journey is unique, which is why we focus on personalized, minimally invasive procedures designed to deliver rapid relief while promoting a swift recovery.
- Our unwavering commitment goes beyond immediate pain alleviation; we strive to enhance your overall quality of life, allowing you to reclaim mobility and productivity.
Is pain management right for you?
People will seek out the most effective treatment to relieve their chronic pain symptoms with the support of a skilled professional to determine the best treatment therapy plan with or without the use of pain management injections.
Which ever treatment direction you decide, we always recommend that patients consult with their family physician first before deciding that pain management injections are the right choice.
We accept all requisition forms.
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The choice is yours when it comes to pain management injections. You can choose which clinic provider you book your exam with. Insight Medical Imaging will accept any pain management requisition form you receive from your doctor.
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:45 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday & Holidays: Closed
Phone: 780-669-2222
Toll Free: 1-866-771-9446