Joint Pain in Arnold, MO. If your ability to enjoy a pain-free life is jeopardized by joint pain, the experienced physical and occupational therapists of Axes PT is here to get you back to the activities in Arnold, MO you love the most. Whether you have chronic pain, were diagnosed with a condition, or had an awkward fall, we’ll work in concert with you as a team to come up with a treatment plan that has been demonstrated to be successful that is unique to you to help you return to your pain-free life. Our practice focuses on you, the client, and achieving positive, pain-free outcomes. If you want to get back to dominating your local pickleball league, or just want to tend your garden without pain, reach out to us us online or find the nearest location for you.

Joint pain is all too common for Arnold, MO residents. In the U.S., about one in four adults live with joint pain. While it can be significantly restrictive, meaningful relief is attainable. You should always see a doctor before starting physical therapy. While no remedy is 100% effective for 100% of the population, physical therapy has shown widespread success for people with joint pain. Contact Axes for safe, effective, and tailored treatment in Arnold, MO.

Understanding Joint Pain | Arnold, MO Physical Therapy

The many joints in human anatomy have many shapes, sizes, and purposes, but they all share the function of connecting bones together. There are three classifications of joints:

1. Synarthrosis joints allow for no movement, but provide strong connections between adjacent bones, for example the sutures in your skull.
2. Amphiarthrosis joints are partially moveable, such as the vertebrae in the spine.
3. Diarthrosis joints, also called synovial joints, make most of the motions our bodies make possible. Examples are your shoulder knee. There are six categories of diarthrosis joints:
   1. Pivot, which allows 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 sideways and circular movements
   6. Ball-and-socket joints allow the greatest freedom of movement and including rotational mobility

One fully grown, the human body has 206 bones which are bridged by almost 400 joints. The majority of them are synovial joints, which are made up of:

• Cartilage — This 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 the inner capsules of synovial joints and tendon sheaths. It produces synovial fluid, a thick, lubricating egg white-like substance that reduces friction when bones glide over each other.
• Ligaments — Ligaments are bands of firm and pliable tissue that connect bone to bone, hold them in place, and help you move properly. For example, the ACL connects your thigh bone with your shin bone and prevents the tibia from moving too far forward.
• Tendons — These are also durable similar in substance to ligaments that attaches muscles and bones and allow us to move our limbs.
• Bursae — These are fluid-filled sacs lining different parts of the joint that act as a cushion and reduce friction between the moving parts of a joint.
• Joint Cavity — This is the space between bones that holds the cartilage and synovial membrane.

We experience pain because our brain is trying to tell us that we are injured.. When you feel joint pain, that means parts of the joint are injured, inflamed, or otherwise damaged to the extent that it affects the function of your joint Your brain wants you to do something about it. Demonstrably effective physical therapy in Arnold, MO is often the best way to treat joint pain.

What Leads to Joint Pain | Arnold, MO Physical Therapy

There are several factors that can lead to persistent joint pain. Those conditions differ wildly in severity; some cannot be cured 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 smart treatment plan and the stewardship of a experienced physical and occupational therapist in Arnold, MO like those at Axes. The most common causes of joint pain include:

Arthritis

Arthritis is an umbrella term for several conditions that cause joint pain. Most people with arthritis suffer from osteoarthritis, which degenerative joint disease characterized by the wearing down of the cartilage at the end of your bones. It generally occurs with old age, repeated trauma, or overuse.

Rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus are autoimmune disorders that attack the healthy tissues in your body.

While we have yet to find a a cure for arthritis, improved mobility and reduced pain can be achieved with evidence-backed physical therapy by enhancing flexibility and strengthening the muscles around the joint. In addition to physical therapy, treatment for arthritis often includes medication and, in some cases, surgery. The Arnold, MO physical therapists at Axes will form a team with you and your physician to put together a customized treatment plan with the objective of getting you back to the things you enjoy.

Bursitis

Bursitis causes joint pain when the bursae become inflamed and cannot reduce the friction between parts of the joint. It can be caused by overuse, trauma, repeated motions, or, uncommonly, infection. It most commonly occurs in the shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee. Safe flexibility and strength exercises, coupled with rest along with patient education can go a long way in preventing future flare-ups and rebuild strength and flexibility in the surrounding muscles. With the right treatment, bursitis can go away within a month.

Tendinitis

Tendinitis can be a joint pain culprit when the tendons around the joint become swollen or injured. It is caused by actions that require repetitive motions such as shoveling. It can also occur a sudden sports injury. It’s most common in the shoulders, heels, elbows, and knees. Physical therapy will slowly strengthen and elongate the tendon to make further injuries less likely. If a tendon is ruptured, a physician may advise surgery.

Sprains and Tears

Sprains transpire when a ligament is stretched or torn as a result of falling, landing on uneven ground, or direct trauma to the joint. Tears transpire when a ligament, tendon, or muscle is ripped. While the recovery time for a sprain is usually a few weeks, tears often require many months to recover from. Tears such as rotator cuff tears and ACL tears can cause immense pain and profoundly impact your ability to perform daily tasks.

If joint pain is affecting your daily life, come to Axes for one of our free injury screenings with one of our joint pain experts in Arnold, MO. If what’s causing your joint pain requires surgery, we’ll work with you to create a personalized pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation plan.

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

No one Arnold, MO resident’s joint pain is exactly like someone else’s, so we’ll cater your treatment based on the underlying conditions and severity of your joint pain, your age, your occupational needs, and the activities you want to enjoy in the future. 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 find long-term pain relief and go on to enjoy optimal range of motion.

While most of us are hesitant to try and do anything that might cause more joint pain, the truth is that by not moving affected joints the pain and stiffness may only get worse. At Axes, our Arnold, MO physical and occupational therapists are pros; we will help you enhance mobility and strength without causing further pain. We can also teach you how to reduce strain on joints with posture correction and other techniques.

Depending on the specifics of your joint pain, your treatment plan in Arnold, MO may include:

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

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• 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 Management in Arnold, 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 not allowing us to live the life we want. At Axes PT, our entire team of professional Arnold, MO occupational and physical therapists is devoted to seeing you be able to participate in 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. Everything we do has been backed by science. If you’ve been waiting to move on from your joint pain in Arnold, MO, contact Axes today or call the most convenient location for you.