Costo‑Chondral Injections
A targeted injection that applies local anaesthetic, with or without steroid, to irritated costo‑chondral joints to help ease chest‑wall pain and improve comfortable movement.
Trigger Point Injection
A focused treatment that delivers local anaesthetic into tight or sensitive chest‑wall muscles to help release tension and reduce localised muscular pain.
Shingles
A viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, leading to a painful, blistering rash that typically appears as a single stripe on one side of the body.
Why Specialist Treatment for Chest Pain Matters
Chest pain can arise from the joints, muscles, cartilage and nerves of the chest wall, and these structures often overlap. Symptoms may feel sharp, aching or pressure‑like, and can sometimes mimic other conditions. Because chest pain has many possible causes, an accurate diagnosis is essential. Specialist assessment helps identify whether the pain is musculoskeletal, nerve‑related or inflammatory, ensuring treatment is directed to the correct source.
Consultant‑Led Assessment and Diagnosis
All patients are assessed by an experienced consultant pain specialist who reviews symptoms, medical history and any relevant imaging. This detailed evaluation helps distinguish between costo‑chondral irritation, muscular trigger points, nerve involvement and referred pain from the spine. Understanding the underlying cause allows for a precise and personalised treatment plan from the outset.
Targeted, Evidence‑Based Interventions
Treatments are selected to act directly at the source of chest wall pain. Options such as costo‑chondral injections and trigger point injections are performed with careful technique, and imaging guidance may be used where appropriate to support accuracy and safety. Each intervention is chosen based on individual need, helping to optimise outcomes and reduce unnecessary treatments.
Focused on Long‑Term Relief and Function
The aim is not only to ease pain but also to restore comfortable breathing, movement and daily activity. Treatment plans may include follow‑up procedures, rehabilitation guidance or long‑term pain management strategies to support sustained improvement. By addressing both the symptoms and their underlying causes, we help patients return to normal function with confidence.