Joint Pain in Windsor Springs, MO. If immobilizing joint pain is preventing you from living the life you want to, the professional physical and occupational therapists of Axes PT will help you get back to the activities in Windsor Springs, MO you love the most. Whether you suffer from chronic pain, recently received a diagnosis, or had an awkward fall, we’ll work in concert with you as a team to implement an evidence-based treatment plan that is catered exactly to you to help you return to your pain-free life. Our practice is client-centered, and achieving positive, pain-free outcomes. If you want to get back to dominating your local kickball league, or just want to tend your garden without pain, reach out to us us online or find the most convenient location for you.

Joint pain is all too common for Windsor Springs, MO residents. In the United States, approximately 25% of adults experience joint pain. While it can be significantly debilitating, meaningful relief is attainable. You should always consult with a physician to see if physical therapy is appropriate for you. While no remedy is guaranteed to make everyone entirely pain free, physical therapy has countless people with joint pain improve their daily lives. Contact Axes for for a free injury screening and to be referred to a physician.

Understanding Joint Pain | Windsor Springs, MO Physical Therapy

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

1. Synarthrosis joints are immovable, help provide stability by holding bonds together, such as the gomphoses in your skull.
2. Amphiarthrosis joints provide limited movement, for example the vertebrae in the back.
3. Diarthrosis joints, also called synovial joints, make most of the motions our bodies make possible. Examples are your ankle knee. There are six categories of diarthrosis joints:
   1. Pivot, which permits rotation around a single 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 flexion, extension, and circular motions
   5. Saddle, which permits the same movements as condyloid joints
   6. Ball-and-socket joints allow any of the movements the human body can naturally make

A human adult 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 the joint cavity synovial joints and tendon sheaths. It makes synovial fluid, a thick liquid that acts as a lubricant and lowers friction between the joint and bone.
• 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 lining different parts of the joint that act as a shock absorber and reduce friction as your tendons, ligaments, and muscles glide over your bones.
• 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 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 know it needs attention. Evidence-based physical therapy in Windsor Springs, MO is often needed to address the issue.

Why We Feel Joint Pain | Windsor Springs, MO Physical Therapy

Joint pain can occur because of a variety of conditions. Those conditions differ significantly in severity; some are not entirely curable but meaningful relief is possible. Other times joints can fully recover in a matter of weeks. All of them, however, require a smart treatment plan and the guidance of a professional physical and occupational therapist in Windsor Springs, MO like those at Axes. Some conditions and events that can result in joint pain include:

Arthritis

Arthritis is a general term that includes several different diagnoses. Most people with arthritis have what is called osteoarthritis, which 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 diseases 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 effective physical therapy by allowing the joint to move with greater ease. In addition to physical therapy, treatment for arthritis often includes medication and, in some cases, surgery. The Windsor Springs, MO physical therapists at Axes will in concert with you and your doctor to put together a holistic treatment plan aimed at 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 cushion the joint as well. It can be the result of overuse, injury, repeated motions, or, in some rare cases, 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 go a long way in preventing more bursitis down the road and maintain strength and flexibility in the joint. Taking precautions and following a treatment plan can make bursitis go away in less than a month.

Tendinitis

Tendinitis causes joint pain when the tendons around the joint become swollen or irritated. It is caused by actions involving repetitive motions such as gardening. It can also occur a sudden sports injury. Most cases of tendinitis involve 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 is ruptured, it may require surgery.

Sprains and Tears

Sprains cause joint pain when a ligament is extended or torn due to falling, landing on uneven ground, or direct trauma to the joint. Tears transpire when a ligament, tendon, or muscle is ripped. While after most sprains you can be back to normal in a few weeks, recovering from a tear is much more difficult. Tears like rotator cuff tears and ACL tears can be incredibly painful and make basic activities difficult if not impossible.

If you have joint pain that won’t go away, take advantage of our free injury screenings with one of our joint pain professionals in Windsor Springs, MO. If what’s causing your joint pain requires surgery, we can be part of your pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation plan.

How Physical Therapy in Windsor Springs, MO Can Help Your Joint Pain

We treat each Windsor Springs, MO patients as an individual, so your particular treatment plan will be based on the underlying reasons for and degree 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 rehabilitation, 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 range of motion.

While most of us are hesitant to try and do anything that might lead to more joint pain, the truth is that by not moving affected joints the pain and stiffness may only get worse. At Axes, our Windsor Springs, MO physical and occupational therapists understand what it takes to get positive patient outcomes; we will help you increase mobility and strength without causing further damage. We can also teach you how to lessen the burden put on your joints with posture correction and other techniques.

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

While joint pain, and other issues that require physical therapy, 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 Windsor Springs, MO occupational and physical therapists is devoted to seeing you be able to participate in 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 Windsor Springs, MO, contact Axes today or call the most convenient location for you.