Joint Pain in Sherman, MO. If your ability to enjoy a pain-free life is jeopardized by joint pain, the knowledgeable physical and occupational therapists of Axes PT is here to get you back to the activities in Sherman, MO you love the most. Whether you are experiencing chronic pain, recently received a diagnosis, or had an awkward fall, we’ll work in tandem with you as a team to implement a treatment plan that has been demonstrated to be effective that is unique to you to help find meaningful pain relief. Our practice focuses on you, the client, and achieving positive, pain-free outcomes. If you want to get back to dominating your local tennis league, or just want to tend your garden without pain, reach out to us us online or find the closest location for you.

Joint pain is a problem for many Sherman, MO residents. In the United States, an estimated a quarter of adults suffer from joint pain. While it can be considerably debilitating, meaningful relief is attainable. It is important to see a doctor before deciding on physical therapy. While no therapy will work for everyone all the time, physical therapy has shown widespread success for patients with joint pain. Contact Axes for for a no-obligation injury screening and to be referred to a physician.

Understanding Joint Pain | Sherman, MO Physical Therapy

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

1. Synarthrosis joints are immovable, help provide stability by holding bonds together, such as the sutures in your head.
2. Amphiarthrosis joints provide limited movement, such as the vertebrae in the back.
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 rotation around one point
   2. Plane or gliding, which permits 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 side to side and circular movements
   6. Ball-and-socket joints allow the greatest degree 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 many parts of the inside of synovial joints and tendon sheaths. It makes synovial fluid, a egg white-like substance that acts as a lubricant and reduces friction when bones glide over each other.
• Ligaments — Ligaments are bands of firm and pliable tissue that connect two bones together, 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 muscle to bone.
• 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.

Our brain sends us pain signals when we are injured to tell us that something is wrong. When you feel 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 do something about it. Demonstrably effective physical therapy in Sherman, MO is often the best way to treat joint pain.

Common Causes of Joint Pain | Sherman, MO Physical Therapy

Joint pain can occur because of a variety of conditions. Those conditions can range in severity; some cannot be cured but pain can be mitigated. Other times we can be pain-free with full mobility in just a few weeks. All of them, however, require a well founded treatment plan and the care of a knowledgeable physical and occupational therapist in Sherman, MO like those at Axes. Some conditions and events that can lead to joint pain include:

Arthritis

Arthritis is an umbrella term that includes several different diagnoses. 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. Old age is the most common risk factor, but overuse and repeated trauma are also associated causes.

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

While we have yet to find a a cure for arthritis, pain and other symptoms can be managed with evidence-backed 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 Sherman, MO physical therapists at Axes will form a team with you and your physician to put together a personalized treatment plan aimed at getting you back to the things you enjoy.

Bursitis

Bursitis leads to joint pain when the fluid-filled sacs lining your joints become swollen and cannot protect the joint as well when it’s moved. It can be caused by overuse, injury, repeated motions, or, uncommonly, infection. It most commonly occurs in the shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee. Safe flexibility and strength exercises, coupled with rest along with patient education can help prevent future flare-ups and maintain strength and flexibility in the joint. With the right treatment, bursitis can go away within a few weeks.

Tendinitis

Tendinitis can be a joint pain culprit when the tendons connecting the bones and muscles become swollen or injured. It is caused by actions that require repetitive motions such as shoveling. It can also be caused by a sudden sports injury. It’s most common in the shoulders, heels, elbows, and knees. Physical therapy will help safely strengthen and elongate the tendon to make further injuries less likely. If a tendon tears, you may need surgery.

Sprains and Tears

Sprains happen 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 such as rotator cuff tears and ACL tears can cause significant pain and make daily tasks difficult if not impossible.

If you have joint pain that won’t go away, consider one of our free injury screenings with one of our joint pain professionals in Sherman, 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 Sherman, MO Can Help Your Joint Pain

We assess each Sherman, MO patients as an individual, so we’ll cater your treatment based on the underlying conditions and degree of your joint pain, your age, what you do for work, and the your desired activity level. As we progress through our treatment, we’ll show you exercises you can perform at home safely, so you can continue to find long-term pain relief and go on to enjoy the best possible movement health.

While it may seem natural to avoid movements that cause joint pain, in reality not moving affected joints the pain and stiffness may only get worse. At Axes, our Sherman, MO physical and occupational therapists are pros; we do not take any risks that might make your symptoms worse. We can also help you learn how to better protect your joints with posture correction and other techniques.

Depending on the specifics of your joint pain, your treatment plan in Sherman, 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 Sherman, 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 Sherman, MO | Axes Physical Therapy

While joint pain, and other issues that require physical therapy, is a physical burden, it can also impact us emotionally by not letting us to what makes us happy in life. At Axes PT, our entire team of professional Sherman, MO occupational and physical therapists is committed 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 treatments have been confirmed with studies. If you’re finally ready to be free of your joint pain in Sherman, MO, contact Axes today or call the most convenient location for you.