Joint pain is one of those experiences that very few people escape altogether. Boston Pain Clinic in Hyde Park, Massachusetts, can help with your recovery whether you have an acute injury such as a sprain or a chronic problem like arthritis. To learn more about the advanced treatments available for joint pain, call Boston Pain Clinic or request an appointment online today.
Joint pain can develop for many reasons, as joints are particularly hardworking parts of your body. They come under a great deal of stress and strain every day and are in almost continual use in some cases.
You have large joints like shoulders, hips, and knees, medium-sized joints like wrists, ankles, and elbows, and some very small joints in your hands and feet. All these joints comprise at least two bones, plus cartilage that protects the ends of the bones, ligaments joining the bones together and keeping them stable, and tendons attaching muscles to bones.
There are also the muscles themselves and all the nerve endings in the joint. Any of these structures can suffer from wear and tear over the years or sustain an acute injury that causes joint pain.
Acute joint pain is instant and often severe but usually goes away within a few days or weeks. Chronic joint pain lasts more than three months and often develops more slowly.
Common causes of joint pain that Boston Pain Clinic sees regularly include:
The first step in receiving the right treatment for your joint pain is to get an accurate diagnosis. Boston Pain Clinic has expert diagnosticians with access to state-of-the-art technologies to help find the precise cause of your joint pain.
Rest is essential to help the joint heal and avoid worsening the pain. You might need a splint or brace to support the joint and keep the pressure off while it heals.
Physical therapy is vital to successful recovery from joint pain. Immobilizing a joint for too long leads to stiffness and can cause the muscles and connective tissues to weaken.
You might also benefit from additional treatments depending on the cause of your joint pain and its severity. Boston Pain Clinic uses a range of different therapies to treat joint pain, including:
Each patient receives a personalized treatment program. Your plan includes all the appropriate therapies available to help you recover from your joint pain, tailored to your exact needs.
If joint pain is causing you problems, get expert help from Boston Pain Clinic. Call the office or request an appointment online today.