Joint Pain in Hopewell, MO. If immobilizing joint pain is making your life more painful then it used to be, the professional physical and occupational therapists of Axes PT will help you get back to the activities in Hopewell, MO you love the most. Whether you suffer from chronic pain, were diagnosed with a condition, or were injured by trauma, we’ll work with you as a team to create a proven treatment plan that is catered exactly 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 corners on the football field, or just want to pick up your grandchildren without pain, get in touch with us us online or find the nearest location for you.

Joint pain is limiting for many Hopewell, MO residents. In the U.S., an estimated one in four adults live with joint pain. While it can be severely debilitating, there is a way to manage it and make it go away. You should always see a doctor before starting physical therapy. While no remedy is 100% successful for 100% of patients, physical therapy has shown widespread success for people with joint pain. Contact Axes for for a free injury screening and to be referred to a physician.

Understanding Joint Pain | Hopewell, MO Physical Therapy

The many joints in human anatomy have many shapes, sizes, and purposes, but they all join bones together. There are three categories of joints:

1. Synarthrosis joints are immovable, help provide stability by holding bonds together, for example the joints in your cranium.
2. Amphiarthrosis joints are partially moveable, for example the vertebrae in the spine.
3. Diarthrosis joints, also referred to as synovial joints, permit a wide range of movement. Examples are your wrist knee. There are six classes of synovial joints:
   1. Pivot, which allows rotation around one point
   2. Plane or gliding, which allows 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 any of the movements the human body can naturally make

One fully grown, the human body has 206 bones which are fastened 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. 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 makes synovial fluid, a thick, lubricating egg white-like substance that reduces friction when bones glide over each other.
• Ligaments — Ligaments are bands of tough connective tissue that connect bone to bone, do not allow them to move unnaturally, and help you move properly. For example, the shoulder ligaments connect your humerus to your shoulder blade and prevent the shoulder from becoming unstable.
• Tendons — These are also durable and elastic tissue that attaches your bones to the muscles that control their movement.
• Bursae — These are fluid-filled sacs lining different parts of the joint that act as a shock absorber 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.

Our brain sends us pain signals when we are injured to tell us that something is wrong. When you experience joint pain, that means some part of the innerworkings of your joint are damaged and cannot function as intended Your brain wants you to know it needs attention. Proven physical therapy in Hopewell, MO is often needed to address the issue.

Common Causes of Joint Pain | Hopewell, MO Physical Therapy

Joint pain can occur because of a variety of conditions. Those conditions can range in severity; some cannot be cured but meaningful relief is possible. In other cases joints can fully recover in a matter of weeks. All of them, however, require a smart treatment plan and the stewardship of a licensed physical and occupational therapist in Hopewell, MO like those at Axes. Some conditions and events that can lead to joint pain include:

Arthritis

Arthritis is a broad term for several conditions that cause joint pain. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones degenerates. It generally occurs with old age, repeated trauma, or overuse.

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

While there is no cure for arthritis, improved mobility and reduced pain can be achieved with effective physical therapy by reducing the stress placed on the joint with improved strength and flexibility. Physical therapy is an aspect of arthritis treatment along with medications, supplements, and topical treatments. The Hopewell, MO physical therapists at Axes will in concert with you and your physician to create a customized treatment plan with the objective of getting you back to the things you enjoy.

Bursitis

Bursitis causes joint pain when the fluid-filled sacs lining your joints become inflamed and cannot reduce the friction between parts of the joint. It can be caused by overuse, injury, repeated motions, or, in some rare cases, infection. The majority of bursitis cases involve the shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee. Safe physical therapy treatments along with patient education can help prevent more bursitis down the road 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 connecting the bones and muscles become swollen or injured. It is caused by activities that require repetitive motions such as landscaping work. It can also occur a sudden sports injury. Most cases of tendinitis involve 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 snaps, a physician may advise surgery.

Sprains and Tears

Sprains occur when a ligament is stretched or torn as a result of twisting, stepping on uneven ground, or direct trauma to the joint. Tears are when a ligament, tendon, or muscle is ripped. While you may be able to recover from a sprain in a few weeks, recovering from a tear is much more difficult. Tears such as rotator cuff tears and ACL tears can cause significant pain and make basic activities challenging if not impossible.

If joint pain is keeping you from the activities you love, consider one of our free injury screenings with one of our joint pain professionals in Hopewell, MO. If a physician recommends surgery, we’ll work with you to create a personalized pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation plan.

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

All of our Hopewell, MO clients are unique, so we’ll cater your treatment based on the cause and degree of your joint pain, your age, what you do for work, 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, immobility will only aggravate your symptoms in the end. At Axes, our Hopewell, MO physical and occupational therapists are pros; we will help you increase mobility and strength without causing further damage. We can also teach you how to reduce strain on joints with posture correction and other techniques.

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

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

Check out the links below to see what other services we offer in Hopewell, 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 Hopewell, MO | Axes Physical Therapy

While joint pain, and any kind of pain, 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 professional Hopewell, MO occupational and physical therapists is dedicated 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 Hopewell, MO, contact Axes today or call the most convenient location for you.