Get Back to Everyday Movement With Less Joint Pain
Whether your joint pain comes from arthritis, an old injury, or an underlying condition, you don’t have to keep living with it. At Specialty Chronic Pain Center in Boca Raton, FL , we evaluate arthritis and joint pain and offer joint injections for patients who haven’t found relief with other approaches. Joint pain can affect any joint, but it is most often felt in the wrists, knees, hips, and shoulders.
Request an AppointmentUnderstanding Arthritis and Joint Pain
Acute joint pain is typically the result of an injury or direct trauma. Chronic joint pain is more often tied to arthritis, most commonly rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. It can also develop from an underlying medical condition such as dislocation, infection, osteoporosis, cancer, or fibromyalgia. Finding the likely source of your pain is an important step in choosing the right treatment.
When to See a Doctor for Joint Pain
Persistent or severe pain that keeps you from completing everyday tasks should be evaluated by a doctor. It is time to schedule an appointment if you notice any of the following:
- Redness around a joint
- Joint deformity
- Swelling
- Reduced range of motion
Non-Surgical Treatment for Joint Pain
If over-the-counter medications and physical therapy are unable to relieve your pain, we may proceed with another method of treatment, such as joint injections. This non-surgical option can help you experience pain relief and can also increase your range of motion, which can make physical therapy more comfortable.
During a joint injection, we apply a solution of corticosteroid and anesthetic directly into the injured or damaged tissue. While this is not a permanent solution, it can provide pain relief for up to several months. If your discomfort is centered in tight, sore muscle areas around a joint, trigger point injections may be another option to discuss with us.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact us today at (561) 984-5167.
Joint Pain and Arthritis Questions Answered
What causes joint pain?
Acute joint pain is usually the result of an injury or direct trauma. Chronic joint pain can be caused by rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, and it can also develop from underlying conditions such as dislocation, infection, osteoporosis, cancer, or fibromyalgia.
Which joints are most commonly affected?
Joint pain can occur in any joint in the body. Most patients feel it in the wrists, knees, hips, or shoulders.
When should I see a doctor about my joint pain?
You should have your pain evaluated if it is persistent or severe, or if it keeps you from completing everyday tasks. Redness, joint deformity, swelling, or reduced range of motion are also signs that it is time to schedule an appointment.
What are joint injections?
A joint injection is a non-surgical treatment in which a solution of corticosteroid and anesthetic is applied directly into the injured or damaged tissue to help relieve pain.
How long does pain relief from a joint injection last?
A joint injection is not a permanent solution, but it can provide pain relief for up to several months. Results vary from patient to patient.
Can joint injections help with physical therapy?
Yes. Joint injections can help increase your range of motion, which can make physical therapy more comfortable.
When are joint injections recommended?
Joint injections are typically considered when over-the-counter medications and physical therapy have not been able to relieve your pain. Specialty Chronic Pain Center in Boca Raton, FL can help you decide whether they are right for you.
Ready to Move With More Comfort?
Don’t let joint pain limit your day. Call (561) 984-5167 or schedule a visit with our Boca Raton team to talk about your options.