Joint Pain in New Haven, 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 New Haven, MO you love the most. Whether you have chronic pain, were diagnosed with a condition, or had an awkward fall, we’ll form a dedicated team with you to come up with a treatment plan that has been demonstrated to be successful that is catered exactly to you to help considerably alleviate your pain. Our practice based on giving you, the client, an extraordinary experience. If you want to get back to owning your local kickball league, or just want to go up and down the stairs without pain, contact us online or find the closest location for you.

Joint pain is a problem for many New Haven, MO residents. In the United States, approximately 25% of adults experience joint pain. While it can be severely inhibiting, it doesn’t have to control your life. You should always see a doctor before starting physical therapy. While no therapy is guaranteed to make everyone 100% pain free, physical therapy has shown widespread success for patients with joint pain. Contact Axes for for a complimentary injury screening and to be referred to a physician.

Understanding Joint Pain | New Haven, MO Physical Therapy

The human body has hundreds of joints, but they all work to connect bones together. There are three classifications of joints:

1. Synarthrosis joints are immovable, meaning they connect bones but cannot move, for example the joints in your head.
2. Amphiarthrosis joints are slightly moveable, such as the vertebrae in the spine.
3. Diarthrosis joints, also referred to as synovial joints, make most of the motions our bodies make possible. Examples are your shoulder knee. There are six categories 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 side to side and circular movements
   6. Ball-and-socket joints allow any of the movements the human body can naturally make

A human adult has 206 bones which are linked by 360 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. 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 lowers friction between the cartilage.
• Ligaments — Ligaments are bands of firm connective tissue that connect bone to bone and provide stability. 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 your bones to the muscles that control their movement.
• Bursae — These are fluid-filled sacs between bones and surrounding tissues that act as a shock absorber and reduce friction as the different parts of a joint interact with each other.
• 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 something is wrong.. When you feel joint pain, that means the joint cannot function properly Your brain wants you to do something about it. Proven physical therapy in New Haven, MO is often needed to address the issue.

Common Causes of Joint Pain | New Haven, MO Physical Therapy

There are numerous factors that can cause immobilizing joint pain. Those conditions differ wildly in severity; some are not entirely curable but meaningful relief is possible. Other times joints can be made healthy in less than a month. All of them, however, require an optimal treatment plan and the guidance of a experienced physical and occupational therapist in New Haven, 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. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and degenerative joint disease characterized by the wearing down of the cartilage at the end of your bones. It typically 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 safe and practical 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 New Haven, MO physical therapists at Axes will in concert with you and your doctor to put together a comprehensive treatment plan aimed at getting you back to the things you enjoy.

Bursitis

Bursitis causes joint pain when the bursae become swollen and cannot cushion the joint as well. It can be because of overuse, a blow to the joint, repeated movements, 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 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 around the joint become swollen or damaged. It is caused by actions that require repetitive motions such as in manual labor. 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 elongate the tendon to make further injuries less likely. If a tendon becomes torn, you may need surgery.

Sprains and Tears

Sprains happen when a ligament is extended or torn as a result of twisting, buckling, or a blow 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, recovering from a tear is much more difficult. Tears like rotator cuff tears and ACL tears can be extremely painful and profoundly impact your ability to perform basic activities.

If you have joint pain that won’t go away, take advantage of our free injury screenings with one of our joint pain experts in New Haven, 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 New Haven, MO Can Help Your Joint Pain

We treat each New Haven, MO patients as an individual, so we’ll cater your treatment based on the underlying conditions and level of your joint pain, how old you are, how your pain affects your ability to work, and the activities you want to enjoy in the future. As we progress through your physical therapy, we’ll show you exercises you can do at home safely, so you can continue to manage any future pain and prevent further injuries.

While most of us don’t want to try and do anything that might lead to more joint pain, immobility will only exacerbate your pain in the end. At Axes, our New Haven, 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 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 New Haven, MO may include:

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

Click on the links below to see what other services we offer in New Haven, 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 New Haven, MO | Axes Physical Therapy

While joint pain, and any kind of pain, can take a physical toll, it can also impact us mentally by not allowing us to live the life we want. At Axes PT, every one of our professional New Haven, MO occupational and physical therapists is devoted 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 confirmed with studies. If you’re finally ready to be free of your joint pain in New Haven, MO, contact Axes today or call the most convenient location for you.