Joint Pain in Old Jamestown, MO. If immobilizing joint pain is making it difficult to do the things you enjoy or just complete daily tasks, the qualified physical and occupational therapists of Axes PT is here to get you back to the activities in Old Jamestown, MO you love the most. Whether you have chronic pain, recently received a diagnosis, or sustained an injury, we’ll form a dedicated team with you to implement a treatment plan that has been demonstrated to be successful that is catered exactly to you to help considerably assuage 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 pick up your grandchildren without pain, contact us online or find the most convenient location for you.

Joint pain affects many Old Jamestown, MO residents. In the U.S., about a quarter of adults experience joint pain. While it can be severely debilitating, meaningful relief is possible. It is important to see a doctor before starting physical therapy. While no remedy will work for everyone all the time, physical therapy has countless people with joint pain get back to the activities they love. Contact Axes for for a complimentary injury screening and to be referred to a physician.

Understanding Joint Pain | Old Jamestown, MO Physical Therapy

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

1. Synarthrosis joints allow for no movement, help provide stability by holding bonds together, for instance the bones in your skull.
2. Amphiarthrosis joints allow for limited movement, for example the vertebrae in the spine.
3. Diarthrosis joints, also known as synovial joints, make most of the motions our bodies make possible. Examples are your wrist knee. There are six categories of synovial joints:
   1. Pivot, which permits rotary movement around a single axis
   2. Plane or gliding, which permits bones to glide over each other
   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 bridged 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. Its purpose is to act as a shock absorber.
• Synovial membrane — This membrane lines the joint cavity synovial joints and tendon sheaths. It produces synovial fluid, a thick, lubricating egg white-like substance that reduces friction between the cartilage.
• Ligaments — Ligaments are bands of tough 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 connective tissue 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 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.

We feel pain because our brain is trying to tell us that we are injured.. When you feel joint pain, that means some part of the innerworkings of your joint are damaged and cannot function as intended Your brain wants you to be cautious and take steps to address the problem. Proven physical therapy in Old Jamestown, MO is often get your brain to quite down and stop sending you pain signals.

Common Causes of Joint Pain | Old Jamestown, MO Physical Therapy

There are a number of conditions that can cause persistent joint pain. Those conditions differ significantly in severity; some are not completely curable but meaningful relief is possible. In other cases we can be pain-free with full mobility in less than a month. All of them, however, require an optimal treatment plan and the care of a knowledgeable physical and occupational therapist in Old Jamestown, MO like those at Axes. Some conditions and events that can cause joint pain include:

Arthritis

Arthritis is a general 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 between bones. It generally occurs with old age, repeated trauma, or overuse.

Rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus are autoimmune conditions that attack the healthy tissues in your body.

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 boosting flexibility and strengthening the muscles around the joint. Physical therapy is an aspect of arthritis treatment along with medications, supplements, and topical treatments. The Old Jamestown, MO physical therapists at Axes will in concert with you and your doctor to come up with a comprehensive treatment plan with the objective of getting you back to the things you enjoy.

Bursitis

Bursitis causes joint pain when the bursae become swollen and cannot reduce the friction between parts of the joint. It can be the result of overuse, a blow to the joint, repeated motions, or, uncommonly, 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. With the right treatment, bursitis can go away within a month.

Tendinitis

Tendinitis causes joint pain when the tendons around the joint become inflamed or damaged. It can happen with activities that require repetitive motions such as in manual labor. It can also occur a sudden sports injury. It usually occur in the shoulders, heels, elbows, and knees. Physical therapy will gently strengthen and lengthen the tendon to make further injuries less likely. If a tendon tears, a physician may advise surgery.

Sprains and Tears

Sprains transpire when a ligament is stretched or torn as a result of twisting, stepping on uneven ground, or direct force to the area. Tears transpire when a ligament, tendon, or muscle is ripped. While you may be able to recover from a sprain in a few weeks, tears typically require many months to recover from. Tears like rotator cuff tears and ACL tears can be incredibly painful and profoundly impact your ability to perform basic tasks.

If joint pain is affecting your daily life, take advantage of our free injury screenings with one of our joint pain experts in Old Jamestown, MO. If a physician tells you you need surgery, come to us for your pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation plan.

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

We assess each Old Jamestown, MO patients as an individual, so your particular treatment plan will be based on the underlying conditions and severity of your joint pain, how old you are, your occupational needs, and the activities you want to enjoy in the future. 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 optimal range of motion.

While our natural instinct is to avoid movements that cause joint pain, immobility will only exacerbate your pain in the end. At Axes, our Old Jamestown, MO physical and occupational therapists know what they’re doing; we do not take any risks that might make your symptoms worse. We can also help you learn how to reduce strain on joints with posture correction and other patient education.

Depending on the specifics of your joint pain, we may use the following treatments in Old Jamestown, MO:

• 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 Old Jamestown, 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 Relief in Old Jamestown, MO | Axes Physical Therapy

While joint pain, and other issues that require physical therapy, can take a physical toll, it can also affect us emotionally by not allowing us to live the life we want. At Axes PT, every one of our knowledgeable Old Jamestown, 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 proven to be effective. If you’re finally ready to be free of your joint pain in Old Jamestown, MO, contact Axes today or call the most convenient location for you.