Joint Pain
Regain Mobility, Relieve Joint Pain
Joint injuries and conditions like arthritis can severely limit mobility and cause pain. If you're struggling with joint issues, Augusta Spine & Pain Specialists in Augusta, Georgia, led by fellowship-trained expert Dr. Singh, can assist with complete joint pain management. With expertise in alleviating pain in vulnerable joints such as the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow, Dr. Singh offers advanced treatments.
Understanding Joint Pain
Joint pain, affecting a network of 360 joints, arises where bones unite. Held together by ligaments and supported by cartilage, tendons, and muscles, these joints facilitate movement. Joint pain can happen from injuries, overuse, or chronic problems in different parts of the body, like shoulders, hips, hands, and feet, and it can affect daily activities.
Causes of Joint Pain
Joint pain can stem from acute injuries such as ligament sprains, tendon strains, and connective tissue ruptures. Cartilage tears, fractures, and dislocations also contribute. Slower-developing overuse injuries result from persistent friction and lead to issues like tendinitis and bursitis.
Chronic joint pain often results from arthritis, a collective term for around 100 joint-affecting disorders. Osteoarthritis, the common type, emerges from years of cartilage wear due to joint use. Autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis arise from immune system anomalies. Gout, affecting mainly the feet, is caused by excess uric acid leading to crystal formation in the joint. Explore comprehensive pain relief solutions for these issues.
Joint Pain Solutions
Simple remedies like ice, heat, or OTC anti-inflammatories may provide temporary relief for joint pain. However, for persistent or intense pain, it's crucial to seek timely medical assistance.
Dr. Singh at Augusta Spine & Pain Specialists offers a range of treatments:
- Physical therapy
- Braces or splints
- Medications
- Stem cell therapy
- PRP injections
- Steroid joint injections
- Viscosupplementation
- Nerve blocks
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Peripheral nerve stimulation
Medically supervised weight loss can also alleviate joint pain. Unlock the expertise of Dr. Singh by calling or booking online.