Resolve to Deal With Your Joint Pain This Year
Joint pain can leave a person feeling uncomfortable, depressed, and missing out on things they once loved. But it doesn’t have to. Instead, you can take action and deal with your joint pain, whether you make lifestyle changes, get medical treatment, or both.
Our team at Glaser Pain Relief Center in Encino, California, knows the toll chronic joint pain can take on everyday life. That’s why we offer numerous approaches to joint care. With our help, you can take on the new year with a plan that eases your joint pain once and for all.
Do you have joint pain? Here’s how you can find relief.
Get expert care
People love turning to the internet to diagnose their own health problems. However, there’s a reason you should see an expert — to get an accurate diagnosis and a personalized treatment strategy.
Joint pain can develop for several reasons, and it’s not always arthritis. Common causes of joint pain include:
- Overuse
- Sports injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Viral infections
- Osteoporosis
Even if arthritis is to blame for your symptoms, there are more than 100 types, ranging from gout and osteoarthritis to rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis.
Because each cause of joint pain is unique, you need to know exactly what’s behind your symptoms in order to move forward with the most effective treatment strategy.
Medical therapies for joint pain
Once we have a clear understanding of what’s causing your joint pain, we can recommend a treatment plan to relieve your pain, improve joint function, and reduce your risk of ongoing issues.
Depending on the cause of your joint pain, we could suggest a variety of therapies, such as:
- Physical therapy to strengthen and restore function in the area
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to activate the healing process
- Joint injections to deliver medication precisely where you need it most
- Arthrocentesis to remove excess fluid and decrease swelling
In addition to medical therapies, we also encourage people to make lifestyle changes that can benefit their joints.
Lifestyle changes for joint pain
It’s difficult to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle when you live with pain. However, your everyday behaviors have a direct impact on your body, especially your joints.
If you have joint pain, it’s more important than ever to make specific choices to keep your symptoms under control. Our team often recommends:
- Staying physically active with low-impact, non-repetitive activities
- Stretching regularly to keep your joints flexible
- Eating nutritious food
- Reaching and maintaining a healthy body weight
- Practicing good posture and body mechanics
- Quitting smoking
It’s also helpful to learn as much as possible about your condition. After all, when you clearly understand what causes or exacerbates your symptoms, you can make the best choices to avoid painful flare-ups.
Finally, it’s essential to know your limits and not overdo it. Instead, find a healthy balance between activity and rest — and know when it’s time to take a break.
Are you ready to deal with your joint pain in earnest this year? Contact Glaser Pain Relief Center to schedule a consultation by calling 424-402-1240 or making an online appointment request today via this website.