Joint Pain in Parkway, MO. If your ability to enjoy a pain-free life is jeopardized by joint pain, the qualified physical and occupational therapists of Axes PT is here to get you back to the activities in Parkway, MO you love the most. Whether you have chronic pain, were diagnosed with a condition, or sustained an injury, we’ll form a dedicated team with you to come up with a treatment plan that has been demonstrated to be effective that is unique to you to help find meaningful pain relief. Our practice based on giving you, the client, an extraordinary 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 Parkway, MO residents. In the United States, about 25% of adults experience joint pain. While it can be considerably inhibiting, it doesn’t have to control your life. You should always consult with a physician to see if physical therapy is appropriate for you. While no remedy is guaranteed to make everyone completely pain free, physical therapy has countless people with joint pain improve their daily lives. Contact Axes for safe, effective, and tailored treatment in Parkway, MO.

Understanding Joint Pain | Parkway, MO Physical Therapy

There are many different kinds of joints in human anatomy, but they all attach bones together. There are three types of joints:

1. Synarthrosis joints are immovable, meaning they connect bones but cannot move, for example the joints in your cranium.
2. Amphiarthrosis joints allow for partial movement, for example the distal joint between the tibia and fibula.
3. Diarthrosis joints, also known as synovial joints, allow a wide range of mobility. Examples are your ankle knee. There are six types of diarthrosis joints:
   1. Pivot, which permits rotation around one point
   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 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 bridged 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. Its purpose is to act as a shock absorber.
• Synovial membrane — This membrane lines many parts of the inside of synovial joints and tendon sheaths. It produces synovial fluid, a thick, lubricating egg white-like substance that reduces friction between the joint and bone.
• Ligaments — Ligaments are bands of tough connective tissue that connect two bones together 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 muscles and bones and allow us to move our limbs.
• 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 suffer joint pain, that means some part of the innerworkings of your joint are damaged and cannot function as they should Your brain wants you to be cautious and take steps to address the problem. Demonstrably effective physical therapy in Parkway, MO is often the best way to treat joint pain.

What Leads to Joint Pain | Parkway, MO Physical Therapy

Joint pain can occur because of a variety of conditions. Those conditions can range in severity; some are not totally curable but pain can be mitigated. Other times we can be pain-free with full mobility in a matter of weeks. All of them, however, require an optimal treatment plan and the stewardship of a qualified physical and occupational therapist in Parkway, 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 occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones degenerates. 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 evidence-backed physical therapy by improving flexibility and building up strength in the muscles around the joint. Physical therapy is an aspect of arthritis treatment along with medications, supplements, and topical treatments. The Parkway, MO physical therapists at Axes will in concert with you and your physician to put together a comprehensive treatment plan with the objective of getting you back to the things you enjoy.

Bursitis

Bursitis leads to joint pain when the fluid-filled sacs lining your joints become inflamed and cannot cushion the joint as well. It can be caused by overuse, a blow to the joint, repeated motions, or, uncommonly, infection. The majority of bursitis cases involve the shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee. Effective physical therapy treatments along with patient education can help prevent further trauma and maintain strength and flexibility in the joint. 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 inflamed or injured. It can happen with tasks that require repetitive motions such as pitching in baseball. is also a common sports injury. Most cases of tendinitis involve the shoulders, heels, elbows, and knees. Physical therapy will gently 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 extended or torn due to twisting, landing on uneven ground, or direct trauma to the joint. Tears occur when a ligament, tendon, or muscle is ripped. While after most sprains you can be back to normal in a few weeks, tears often require many months to recover from. Tears like rotator cuff tears and ACL tears can cause immense pain and make daily activities challenging if not impossible.

If you have persistent join pain, take advantage of our free injury screenings with one of our joint pain experts in Parkway, MO. If your joint pain is severe enough to require surgery, we’ll work with you to create a personalized pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation plan.

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

No one Parkway, MO resident’s joint pain is exactly like someone else’s, so we’ll cater your treatment based on the underlying conditions and degree of your joint pain, your age, how your pain affects your ability to work, and the your desired activity level. 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 future flare-ups.

While our natural instinct is to avoid movements that cause joint pain, immobility will only exacerbate your pain in the end. At Axes, our Parkway, MO physical and occupational therapists are pros; we do not take any risks that might make your symptoms worse. We can also teach 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 Parkway, 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 Parkway, 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 Parkway, MO | Axes Physical Therapy

While joint pain, and any kind of pain, can take a physical toll, it can also affect us mentally by not letting us to what makes us happy in life. At Axes PT, our entire team of professional Parkway, MO occupational and physical therapists is committed to seeing you be able to take part in 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. All of our treatments have been proven to be effective. If you’ve been waiting to move on from your joint pain in Parkway, MO, contact Axes today or call the most convenient location for you.