Joint Pain in Black Jack, 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 Black Jack, MO you love the most. Whether you suffer from chronic pain, were diagnosed with a condition, or were injured by trauma, we’ll form a dedicated team with you to develop an evidence-based treatment plan that is unique to you to help find significant pain relief. Our practice based on giving you, the client, a remarkable experience. If you want to get back to dominating corners on the football field, or just want to tie your shoes without pain, reach out to us us online or find the nearest location for you.

Joint pain is limiting for many Black Jack, MO residents. In the U.S., approximately 25% of adults experience joint pain. While it can be significantly debilitating, meaningful relief is attainable. It’s a good idea to see a doctor before starting physical therapy. While no therapy will work for everyone all the time, physical therapy has countless people with joint pain improve their daily lives. Contact Axes for safe, effective, and tailored treatment in Black Jack, MO.

Understanding Joint Pain | Black Jack, MO Physical Therapy

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

1. Synarthrosis joints are immovable, but provide strong connections between adjacent bones, such as the sutures in your skull.
2. Amphiarthrosis joints provide limited movement, for example the distal joint between the tibia and fibula.
3. Diarthrosis joints, also called synovial joints, allow a full scope of of movement. Examples are your ankle knee. There are six classes of synovial joints:
   1. Pivot, which permits rotary movement around a single axis
   2. Plane or gliding, which permits movement up and down, left and right, and diagonally
   3. Hinge, which permits bending and straightening in a single direction
   4. Condyloid, which allows flexion, extension, and circular motions
   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 connected by 360 joints. The majority of them are synovial joints, which are made up of:

• Cartilage — Cartilage is a connective tissue that is tough and flexible and sits on the ends of the bones. It allows for smooth movement and shock absorption.
• Synovial membrane — This membrane lines many parts of the inside 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 durable and flexible tissue that connect two bones together, do not allow them to move unnaturally, and help you move properly. For example, the the calcaneofibular ligament on the outside of your ankle prevents your foot from rolling inwards.
• Tendons — These are also durable and elastic tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
• Bursae — These are fluid-filled sacs lining different parts of the joint that act as a shock absorber and reduce friction when you move your joints.
• Joint Cavity — This is in the middle of the joint and holds the synovial fluid.

Our brain sends us pain signals when we are injured to notify us that something is wrong. 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 Black Jack, MO is often get your brain to quite down and stop sending you pain signals.

What Leads to Joint Pain | Black Jack, MO Physical Therapy

Joint pain can occur because of a variety of conditions. Those conditions differ wildly in severity; some cannot be cured but symptoms can be slowed down. Other times joints can be made healthy in a matter of weeks. All of them, however, require a well founded treatment plan and the stewardship of a knowledgeable physical and occupational therapist in Black Jack, MO like those at Axes. The most common causes of joint pain include:

Arthritis

Arthritis is an umbrella term that includes several different diagnoses. Most people with arthritis have what is called 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 conditions wherein your immune system incorrectly attacks healthy tissue, most often in the joints.

While there is no cure for arthritis, pain and other symptoms can be managed with evidence-backed physical therapy by allowing the joint to move with greater ease. Physical therapy is an aspect of arthritis treatment along with medications, supplements, and topical treatments. The Black Jack, MO physical therapists at Axes will in concert with you and your doctor to implement a holistic treatment plan aimed at getting you back to the things you enjoy.

Bursitis

Bursitis leads to joint pain when the bursae become swollen and cannot cushion the joint as well. It can be the result of overuse, a blow to the joint, repeated movements, or, rarely, infection. It most commonly occurs in the shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee. Safe physical therapy treatments along with patient education can help prevent further trauma and maintain strength and flexibility in the surrounding muscles. Taking precautions and following a treatment plan can cure bursitis in a few weeks.

Tendinitis

Tendinitis can be a joint pain culprit when the tendons around the joint become inflamed or irritated. It is caused by activities that require repetitive motions such as painting. It can also be caused by a sudden sports injury. Most cases of tendinitis involve 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, you may need surgery.

Sprains and Tears

Sprains occur when a ligament is stretched or torn because of twisting, landing awkwardly, or a blow to the area. Tears happen when a ligament, tendon, or muscle is ripped. While the recovery time for a sprain is usually a few weeks, the recovery time is much longer with tears. Tears like rotator cuff tears and ACL tears can be extremely painful and make basic activities challenging if not impossible.

If joint pain is keeping you from the activities you love, take advantage of our free injury screenings with one of our joint pain professionals in Black Jack, MO. If a physician recommends surgery, we can be part of your pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation plan.

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

All of our Black Jack, MO patients are unique, so your specific treatment plan will be based on the underlying reasons for and level of your joint pain, how old you are, what you do for work, and the lifestyle you want to get back to or achieve. 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 our natural instinct is to avoid movements that cause joint pain, the truth is that by not moving affected joints the pain and stiffness may only get worse. At Axes, our Black Jack, MO physical and occupational therapists are pros; we know how to help you enhance mobility and strength without causing further pain. 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 Black Jack, 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 Black Jack, MO:

• 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
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Hip Replacement Physical Therapy

Joint Pain Relief in Black Jack, MO | Axes Physical Therapy

While joint pain, and other issues that require physical therapy, is a physical burden, it can also affect us emotionally by not letting us to what makes us happy in life. At Axes PT, our entire team of experienced Black Jack, MO occupational and physical therapists is devoted to getting you back to the activities you love. We believe the best way to get our patients back to optimal health and a pain-free life is by working with them as a team and implementing treatment plans tailored specifically to them. Everything we do has been backed by science. If you’re finally ready to be free of your joint pain in Black Jack, MO, contact Axes today or call the most convenient location for you.