Joint Pain Treatment

These four examples will account for the majority of localized joint pains. It can also be caused by less common problems such as:

Generally speaking the longer-term prognosis for isolated joint pain is quite good. As these conditions are easier to immediately diagnose clinical experts will well understand what remedial actions are appropriate. With adequate care, all of the conditions above can be managed.

Many of the forms listed above can also present themselves in multiple joint pain. Be aware that they may arrive simultaneously or develop over time, making it essential that anyone who becomes aware of persistent and worsening joint pain consults an expert right away. Even though medical assistance is available – and treatment for joint pain and supplementary assistance has never been better – many people still ignore the issue and hope it will just go away. If the condition is serious, that simply will not happen and it will instead grow worse and more difficult to treat effectively.

This condition is nowadays thought to account for around a quarter of all lower back and leg pain problems. This joint connects the tailbone and hips and is used mostly to help absorb impact. As we use this bone almost constantly it is one of the most susceptible to wear and tear, but the condition can be caused by both too much and too little movement.

Symptoms tend to begin with general lower back pain that gradually spreads up the spine and throughout the back of the legs. Usually, it is only felt on one side but it can affect both simultaneously. Sacroiliac joint pain can often feature both sharp hot pains and dull constant throbbing, with the former often more prevalent when the body is subjected to sudden movement. It is often first diagnosed with sciatica. Most formal diagnoses of SJD come after a person has started to feel unsteady/unstable on their feet and experienced bouts of dizziness.

As with Facet joint pain, there is a far better understanding of this condition that just a couple of decades ago (for a long time there was considerable disagreement over the illness even existing).

Treatment options will follow a very similar pattern, starting off with hot/cold packs and light pain killing medication through to physical therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (for pain management), and manual manipulation. Chiropodists and Osteopaths can significantly lessen the extent of the pain caused by SJD when incorporated into a universal treatment plan. Should the condition become chronic then expect to wear a medical brace for additional support and take on a course of restorative therapy treatments similar to those used in Facet joint treatments.

Joint pain is something which can affect us all at some stage in life and it is important to remember that with appropriate care they can be adequately managed. In most cases, joint pain will start off as something more like an irritation than an actual illness, but it is essential to start taking action as soon as possible. It is very rare for people to be lucky enough to find a form of treatment that completely ‘cures’ joint pain, simply because it is an inevitability as age starts to take its toll. Yet that certainly does not mean that it cannot be handled and that people cannot continue to enjoy active and enjoyable lives.

Should you fall victim to a joint pain disorder then approach the situation positively and with an open mind when it comes to therapies and treatments. These conditions are best addressed by using a physical therapy or by a medical doctor with joint pain therapy experience. This physiotherapist will design a specific care plan that will provide treatment and pain relief. Physical therapy can specifically help address weaknesses in specific joints and make them stronger and more supple over a surprisingly short timescale.