Did you know joint pain is the second most common reason people see their doctors? Did you know that many causes of joint pain can be prevented or reversed? I will share some of the causes and how you can find some relief from painful joints.
Causes of Joint Pain & Stiffness
A joint is a part of your body where two or more bones meet to provide movement or stability for the body. There are around 360 joints in the human body, providing many opportunities for injury or dysfunction. Some of your biggest joints are your ankle, knee, hip, and shoulder. Joint pain results from disrupting one of the structures in and around a joint in your body. Those structures can be the bones that make up the joint, the ligaments that go from bone to bone, the tendons that go from muscle to bone, or the muscles surrounding the joints. In addition, cartilage, nerves, blood and lymph vessels, bursas, fluid, and the capsule can contribute to joint pain. Joint pain is so common because of the number of things that can become injured or irritated.
The most common cause of pain in your joints is arthritis. However, many people experience joint irritation due to tendon, ligament, and muscle strains. Knee pain, hip pain, back pain, and shoulder pain reported by the patient will be traced back to these structures.
The good news is that we have treated thousands of people with joint issues and provide specialized treatment that works.
Quick Fixes for Joint Discomfort
It is important to realize that each individual will respond differently to different treatments. As a result, Bodywise offers many different options for care. Some of the best ways to improve joint pain fast are our Class IV Laser, Dry Needling, and joint manipulation. On the other hand, if you are looking for quick fixes at home, try an elastic brace or stretching like the downward dog stretch for the low back. Hot packs and massage must be remembered as easy fixes too. Another key point to remember is to give your joint some time to rest after rigorous activity. One thing often overlooked is your diet and how that can affect joint inflammation. Eating foods that reduce inflammation (leafy greens) and limiting foods that increase inflammation (red meats and processed foods) will help.
The Most Effective Treatment For Joint Pain
All things considered, the most effective treatment for joint pain is not surgery, injections, medication, or braces. It is the proper exercise and activity. People are not active enough and in the right ways. Using a combination of cardio and strength training will help decrease joint pain.
Overall, seeing a physical therapist will help reduce your pain and show you how to be active to keep joint pain and stiffness at bay. In short, avoid unnecessary joint replacement, injections, and medication by seeing a physical therapist first!
