Joint Pain in Crescent, MO. If your ability to enjoy a pain-free life is jeopardized by joint pain, the professional physical and occupational therapists of Axes PT is here to get you back to the activities in Crescent, MO you love the most. Whether you are experiencing chronic pain, were diagnosed with a condition, or sustained an injury, we’ll form a dedicated team with you to implement a proven treatment plan that is personalized specifically for you to help find meaningful 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 get dressed without pain, contact us online or find the nearest location for you.

Joint pain is limiting for many Crescent, MO residents. In the United States, about one in four adults suffer from joint pain. While it can be considerably restrictive, there is a way to manage it and make it go away. You should always consult with a physician to see if physical therapy is appropriate for you. While no remedy is guaranteed to make everyone entirely pain free, physical therapy has shown widespread success for clients with joint pain. Contact Axes for safe, effective, and tailored treatment in Crescent, MO.

Understanding Joint Pain | Crescent, MO Physical Therapy

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

1. Synarthrosis joints are immovable, but provide firm connections between adjacent bones, for instance the joints in your head.
2. Amphiarthrosis joints are partially moveable, for example the distal joint between the two shin bones.
3. Diarthrosis joints, also called synovial joints, allow a wide range of movement. Examples are your ankle knee. There are six classes of diarthrosis joints:
   1. Pivot, which allows 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 side to side and circular movements
   5. Saddle, which also allow for sideways and circular movements
   6. Ball-and-socket joints allow the greatest degree of movement and including rotational mobility

A human adult has 206 bones which are connected by almost 400 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. It allows for smooth movement and shock absorption.
• Synovial membrane — This membrane lines the inner capsules of synovial joints and tendon sheaths. It makes synovial fluid, a thick liquid that acts as a lubricant and reduces friction between the joint and bone.
• Ligaments — Ligaments are bands of firm connective tissue that connect bone to bone, hold them in place, 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 similar in substance to ligaments that attaches muscles and bones and allow us to move our limbs.
• Bursae — These are fluid-filled sacs between bones and surrounding tissues that act as a shock absorber 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 tell us that something is wrong. When you suffer joint pain, that means the joint cannot function properly Your brain wants you to do something about it. Proven physical therapy in Crescent, MO is often the best way to treat joint pain.

What Leads to Joint Pain | Crescent, MO Physical Therapy

Joint pain can occur because of a variety of conditions. Those conditions can range in severity; some cannot be cured but pain can be controlled. Other times joints can be made healthy in less than a month. All of them, however, require an optimal treatment plan and the stewardship of a experienced physical and occupational therapist in Crescent, MO like those at Axes. The most common causes of joint pain include:

Arthritis

Arthritis is a broad term for several conditions that cause joint pain. Most people with arthritis suffer from osteoarthritis, which occurs when the cartilage that acts as a shock absorber at the ends of your bones breaks down. Old age is the most common risk factor, but overuse and repeated trauma can also be to blame.

Rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus are autoimmune disorders wherein your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, usually in the joints.

While as far as modern medicine goes arthritis cannot be cured, improved mobility and reduced pain can be achieved with safe and practical physical therapy by reducing the stress placed on the joint with improved strength and flexibility. In addition to physical therapy, treatment for arthritis often includes medication and, in some cases, surgery. The Crescent, MO physical therapists at Axes will form a team with you and your physician to create a personalized treatment plan aimed at bringing piece and mobility back to your everyday life.

Bursitis

Bursitis causes joint pain when the bursae become inflamed and cannot protect the joint as well when it’s moved. It can be caused by overuse, a blow to the joint, repeated motions, or, in some rare cases, infection. The majority of bursitis cases involve the shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee. Safe flexibility and strength exercises, coupled with rest along with patient education can help prevent 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 causes joint pain when the tendons around the joint become swollen or injured. It can happen with activities involving repetitive motions such as in manual labor. is also a common sports injury. It’s most common in the shoulders, heels, elbows, and knees. Physical therapy will slowly strengthen and lengthen the tendon to reduce the risk of further injuries. If a tendon becomes torn, a physician may advise surgery.

Sprains and Tears

Sprains cause joint pain when a ligament is extended or torn because of twisting, landing on uneven ground, or direct force to the area. Tears cause joint pain 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 be incredibly painful and profoundly impact your ability to perform basic activities.

If joint pain is keeping you from the activities you love, come to Axes for one of our free injury screenings with one of our joint pain professionals in Crescent, MO. If your joint pain is severe enough to require surgery, we can be part of your pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation plan.

How Physical Therapy in Crescent, MO Can Help Your Joint Pain

All of our Crescent, MO clients are unique, so we’ll cater your treatment based on the underlying conditions and degree of your joint pain, your age, what you do for work, and the your desired activity level. As we progress through your rehabilitation, we’ll show you exercises you can do at home safely, so you can continue to find long-term pain relief and go on to enjoy the best possible range of motion.

While most of us don’t want to try and do anything that might cause more joint pain, in reality not moving affected joints the pain and stiffness may only get worse. At Axes, our Crescent, MO physical and occupational therapists know what they’re doing; we know how to help you enhance mobility and strength without causing further pain. We can also help you learn how to reduce strain on joints with posture correction and other patient education.

Depending on you, your joint pain, and your needs, your treatment plan in Crescent, 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 Crescent, MO:

• 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
• Stroke Rehabilitation

Joint Pain Management in Crescent, MO | Axes Physical Therapy

While joint pain, and any kind of pain, is a physical burden, it can also impact us mentally by not letting us to what makes us happy in life. At Axes PT, every one of our experienced Crescent, MO occupational and physical therapists is committed 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 to see you pain-free and with the best movement health possible. Everything we do has been backed by science. If you’re finally ready to be free of your joint pain in Crescent, MO, contact Axes today or call the most convenient location for you.