Joint Pain in Moscow Mills, 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 Moscow Mills, MO you love the most. Whether you are experiencing chronic pain, were diagnosed with a condition, or had an awkward fall, we’ll work with you as a team to implement a proven treatment plan that is unique to you to help find meaningful pain relief. Our practice is client-centered, and achieving positive, pain-free outcomes. If you want to get back to dominating corners on the football field, or just want to stand up and sit down without pain, contact us online or find the most convenient location for you.

Joint pain is a problem for many Moscow Mills, MO residents. In the United States, an estimated a quarter of adults live with joint pain. While it can be considerably inhibiting, it doesn’t have to control your life. It’s a good idea to see a doctor before starting physical therapy. While no remedy is 100% successful for 100% of patients, physical therapy has shown widespread success for patients with joint pain. Contact Axes for safe, effective, and tailored treatment in Moscow Mills, MO.

Understanding Joint Pain | Moscow Mills, MO Physical Therapy

There are many different kinds of joints in human anatomy, but they all work to connect bones together. There are three classes of joints:

1. Synarthrosis joints are immovable, help provide stability by holding bonds together, for example the bones in your cranium.
2. Amphiarthrosis joints provide limited movement, such as the distal joint between the tibia and fibula.
3. Diarthrosis joints, also called synovial joints, permit a wide range of movement. Examples are your ankle knee. There are six types of diarthrosis joints:
   1. Pivot, which allows rotary movement around a single axis
   2. Plane or gliding, which allows 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 any of the movements the human body can naturally make

One fully grown, the human body 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 cushions the bone against each other.
• Synovial membrane — This membrane lines many parts of the inside of synovial joints and tendon sheaths. It produces synovial fluid, a thick liquid that acts as a lubricant and reduces friction when you move your joints.
• Ligaments — Ligaments are bands of durable connective tissue that connect bone to bone and provide stability. For example, the shoulder ligaments connect your humerus to your shoulder blade and prevent the shoulder from becoming unstable.
• Tendons — These are also durable connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
• Bursae — These are fluid-filled sacs between bones and surrounding tissues that act as a shock absorber and reduce friction as your tendons, ligaments, and muscles glide over your bones.
• Joint Cavity — This is in the middle of the joint and is filled with the synovial fluid.

Our brain sends us pain signals when we are injured to notify us that something is wrong. When you experience 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 be cautious and take steps to address the problem. Demonstrably effective physical therapy in Moscow Mills, MO is often get your brain to quite down and stop sending you pain signals.

Common Causes of Joint Pain | Moscow Mills, MO Physical Therapy

There are a number of factors that can result in unyielding joint pain. Those conditions can range in severity; some are not completely curable but symptoms can be slowed down. Other times joints can be made healthy in less than a month. All of them, however, require a sound treatment plan and the stewardship of a qualified physical and occupational therapist in Moscow Mills, MO like those at Axes. Some conditions and events that can lead to joint pain include:

Arthritis

Arthritis is an umbrella term for several conditions that cause joint pain. Most people with arthritis suffer from osteoarthritis, which occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears 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, most often in the joints.

While as far as modern medicine goes arthritis cannot be cured, pain and other symptoms can be managed with safe and practical physical therapy by enhancing flexibility and building up strength in the muscles around the joint. In addition to physical therapy, treatment for arthritis often includes medication and, in some cases, surgery. The Moscow Mills, MO physical therapists at Axes will form a team with you and your doctor to come up with a holistic treatment plan with the objective of bringing piece and mobility back to your everyday life.

Bursitis

Bursitis leads to 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 because of overuse, a blow to the joint, repeated motions, or, uncommonly, infection. It most commonly occurs in the shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee. Effective flexibility and strength exercises, coupled with rest along with patient education can go a long way in preventing future flare-ups and maintain strength and flexibility in the joint. Taking precautions and following a treatment plan can cure bursitis in less than a month.

Tendinitis

Tendinitis causes joint pain when the tendons connecting the bones and muscles become inflamed or damaged. It can happen with activities involving repetitive motions such as shoveling. It can also be caused by a sudden sports injury. It usually occur in the shoulders, heels, elbows, and knees. Physical therapy will lightly strengthen and lengthen the tendon to prevent further injuries. If a tendon is ruptured, you may need surgery.

Sprains and Tears

Sprains cause joint pain when a ligament is extended or torn because of falling, landing on uneven ground, or direct trauma to the area. Tears cause joint pain when a ligament, tendon, or muscle is ripped. While after most sprains you can be back to normal in a few weeks, the recovery time is much longer with tears. Tears like rotator cuff tears and ACL tears can cause significant pain and make basic tasks difficult if not impossible.

If you have persistent join pain, take advantage of our free injury screenings with one of our joint pain specialists in Moscow Mills, 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 Moscow Mills, MO Can Do for Your Joint Pain

We evaluate each Moscow Mills, MO patients as an individual, so we’ll cater your treatment based on the underlying conditions and severity 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 manage any future pain and prevent further injuries.

While our natural instinct is to avoid movements that cause joint pain, in reality not moving affected joints the pain and stiffness may only get worse. At Axes, our Moscow Mills, MO physical and occupational therapists are pros; we do not take any risks that might make your symptoms worse. We can also show you 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 Moscow Mills, 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 Moscow Mills, 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 Management in Moscow Mills, MO | Axes Physical Therapy

While joint pain, and other issues that require physical therapy, can take a physical toll, it can also impact us emotionally by not allowing us to live the life we want. At Axes PT, our entire team of licensed Moscow Mills, MO occupational and physical therapists is dedicated 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. All of our techniques have been confirmed with studies. If you’re finally ready to be free of your joint pain in Moscow Mills, MO, contact Axes today or call the most convenient location for you.