Joint Pain in Antonia, MO. If immobilizing joint pain is preventing you from living the life you want to, the professional physical and occupational therapists of Axes PT will help you get back to the activities in Antonia, MO you love the most. Whether you have chronic pain, recently received a diagnosis, or had an awkward fall, we’ll work alongside you as a team to implement an evidence-based treatment plan that is personalized specifically for you to help you return to your pain-free life. Our practice based on giving you, the client, an extraordinary experience. If you want to get back to dominating corners on the football field, or just want to stand up and sit down without pain, reach out to us us online or find the most convenient location for you.

Joint pain is all too common for Antonia, MO residents. In the U.S., roughly 25% of adults suffer from joint pain. While it can be severely limiting, it doesn’t have to control your life. It’s a good idea to consult with a doctor to see if physical therapy is safe for you. While no therapy is guaranteed to make everyone 100% pain free, physical therapy has countless people with joint pain get back to the activities they love. Contact Axes for safe, effective, and tailored treatment in Antonia, MO.

Understanding Joint Pain | Antonia, MO Physical Therapy

The human body has hundreds of joints, but they all join bones together. There are three categories of joints:

1. Synarthrosis joints allow for no movement, meaning they connect bones but cannot move, such as the bones in your skull.
2. Amphiarthrosis joints provide limited movement, for example the vertebrae in the back.
3. Diarthrosis joints, also called synovial joints, permit a wide range of movement. Examples are your shoulder knee. There are six classes of synovial joints:
   1. Pivot, which permits rotary movement around a single axis
   2. Plane or gliding, which permits bones to glide over each other
   3. Hinge, which permits bending and straightening in a single direction
   4. Condyloid, which allows side to side and circular movements
   5. Saddle, which also allow for side to side and circular movements
   6. Ball-and-socket joints allow the greatest freedom of movement and including rotational mobility

A human adult has 206 bones which are linked by 360 joints. The majority of them are synovial joints, which are made up of:

• Cartilage — Cartilage is a connective tissue that covers the surface of the joint. Its purpose is to act as a shock absorber.
• Synovial membrane — This membrane lines many parts of the inside of synovial joints and tendon sheaths. It makes synovial fluid, a egg white-like substance that acts as a lubricant and reduces friction between the cartilage.
• Ligaments — Ligaments are bands of tough and elastic tissue that connect bone to bone and provide stability. For example, the the calcaneofibular ligament on the outside of your ankle prevents your foot from rolling inwards.
• Tendons — These are also durable similar in substance to ligaments that attaches muscle to bone.
• Bursae — These are fluid-filled sacs lining different parts of the joint that act as a cushion and reduce friction when you move your joints.
• Joint Cavity — This is the space between bones that holds the cartilage and synovial membrane.

Our brain sends us pain signals when we are injured to let us know that something is wrong. When you feel joint pain, that means some part of the innerworkings of your joint are damaged and cannot function as they should Your brain wants you to be cautious and take steps to address the problem. Proven physical therapy in Antonia, MO is often the best way to treat joint pain.

Common Causes of Joint Pain | Antonia, MO Physical Therapy

Joint pain can occur because of a variety of conditions. Those conditions differ considerably in severity; some are not entirely curable but meaningful relief is possible. In other cases we can be pain-free with full mobility in just a few weeks. All of them, however, require a well founded treatment plan and the care of a licensed physical and occupational therapist in Antonia, MO like those at Axes. Some conditions and events that can result in joint pain include:

Arthritis

Arthritis is a broad term that includes several different diagnoses. Most people with arthritis suffer from osteoarthritis, which degenerative joint disease characterized by the wearing down of the cartilage between bones. It typically occurs with old age, repeated trauma, or overuse.

Rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus are autoimmune diseases wherein your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells, most often in the joints.

While we have yet to find a a cure for arthritis, pain and stiffness can be managed with effective physical therapy by allowing the joint to move with greater ease. In addition to physical therapy, treatment for arthritis often includes medication and, in some cases, surgery. The Antonia, MO physical therapists at Axes will form a team with you and your doctor to put together a holistic treatment plan aimed at bringing piece and mobility back to your everyday life.

Bursitis

Bursitis causes joint pain when the fluid-filled sacs lining your joints become swollen and cannot protect the joint as well when it’s moved. It can be because of overuse, injury, repeated motions, or, in some rare cases, infection. It most commonly occurs in the shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee. Safe physical therapy treatments along with patient education can go a long way in preventing future flare-ups and maintain strength and flexibility in the surrounding muscles. With the right treatment, bursitis can go away within a few weeks.

Tendinitis

Tendinitis causes joint pain when the tendons connecting the bones and muscles become inflamed or irritated. It can happen with activities that require repetitive motions such as shoveling. It can also occur a sudden sports injury. Most cases of tendinitis involve the shoulders, heels, elbows, and knees. Physical therapy will gently strengthen and elongate the tendon to reduce the risk of further injuries. If a tendon becomes torn, it may require surgery.

Sprains and Tears

Sprains happen when a ligament is stretched or torn due to falling, landing awkwardly, or direct trauma to the area. Tears transpire when a ligament, tendon, or muscle is ripped. While you may be able to recover from a sprain in a few weeks, the recovery time is much longer with tears. Tears such as rotator cuff tears and ACL tears can be incredibly painful and make daily tasks difficult if not impossible.

If you’re experiencing joint pain, come to Axes for one of our free injury screenings with one of our joint pain specialists in Antonia, MO. If what’s causing your joint pain requires surgery, we can be part of your pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation plan.

What Physical Therapy in Antonia, MO Can Do for Your Joint Pain

No one Antonia, MO resident’s joint pain is exactly like someone else’s, so your specific treatment plan will be based on the underlying reasons for and level of your joint pain, how old you are, your occupational needs, and the your desired activity level. We’ll work with you to show you safe and effective exercises that you can perform at home after your treatment plan is completed, so you can continue to manage any future pain and prevent further injuries.

While most of us don’t want to try and do anything that might cause more joint pain, immobility will only aggravate your symptoms in the end. At Axes, our Antonia, MO physical and occupational therapists know what they’re doing; we know how to help you increase mobility and strength without causing further damage. We can also teach you how to lessen the burden put on your joints with posture correction and other techniques.

Depending on you, your joint pain, and your needs, your treatment plan in Antonia, MO may include:

• Dry Needling
• Work Rehabilitation
• Injury Prevention
• Soft Tissue Mobilization
• Kineseo Taping®
• Blood Flow Restriction Training

Take a look at the links below to see what other services we offer in Antonia, MO:

• Back Pain Treatment
• Neck Pain Treatment
• Physical Therapy Clinic
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
• Sciatica Treatment
• Sports Medicine
• Hand Pain Physical Therapy
• Foot & Ankle Pain Treatment
• Hip Pain Treatment
• Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Joint Pain Relief in Antonia, MO | Axes Physical Therapy

While joint pain, and other issues that require physical therapy, can take a physical toll, it can also impact us mentally by keeping us away from the things we enjoy. At Axes PT, every one of our licensed Antonia, MO occupational and physical therapists is devoted to getting you back to the activities you love. All of our treatment plans are evidence-based and tailored to you, with the only interest being getting you a positive patient outcome. All of our techniques have been backed by science. If you’re finally ready to be free of your joint pain in Antonia, MO, contact Axes today or call the most convenient location for you.