Joint Pain in Wright City, MO. If immobilizing joint pain is making your life more painful then it used to be, the qualified physical and occupational therapists of Axes PT will help you get back to the activities in Wright City, MO you love the most. Whether you are experiencing chronic pain, recently received a diagnosis, or sustained an injury, we’ll work in tandem with you as a team to implement a treatment plan that has been demonstrated to be successful that is personalized specifically for you to help find significant pain relief. Our practice focuses on you, the client, and achieving positive, pain-free outcomes. If you want to get back to owning your local softball league, or just want to stand up and sit down without pain, contact us online or find the nearest location for you.

Joint pain is a problem for many Wright City, MO residents. In the U.S., about one in four adults experience joint pain. While it can be considerably restrictive, there is a way to manage it and make it go away. It’s a good idea 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 people with joint pain. Contact Axes for safe, effective, and customized treatment in Wright City, MO.

Understanding Joint Pain | Wright City, 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 classes of joints:

1. Synarthrosis joints allow for no movement, but provide strong connections between adjacent bones, for example the gomphoses in your cranium.
2. Amphiarthrosis joints are slightly moveable, for example the vertebrae in the spine.
3. Diarthrosis joints, also known as synovial joints, allow a wide range of movement. Examples are your shoulder knee. There are six classes of diarthrosis joints:
   1. Pivot, which permits rotary movement around a single axis
   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 the highest degree of movement and including rotational mobility

A human adult has 206 bones which are linked by almost 400 joints. The majority of them are synovial joints, which are made up of:

• Cartilage — This is a connective tissue that is tough and flexible and sits on the ends of the bones. 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 makes synovial fluid, a thick liquid that acts as a lubricant and lowers friction when bones glide over each other.
• Ligaments — Ligaments are bands of durable and pliable tissue that connect bone to bone and provide stability. For example, the the calcaneofibular ligament on the outside of your ankle prevents your foot from rolling inwards.
• Tendons — These are also durable similar in substance to ligaments 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 cushion and reduce friction when you move your joints.
• 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 something is wrong.. When you suffer joint pain, that means the joint cannot function properly Your brain wants you to know it needs attention. Demonstrably effective physical therapy in Wright City, MO is often the best way to treat joint pain.

Why We Feel Joint Pain | Wright City, MO Physical Therapy

Joint pain can occur because of a variety of conditions. Those conditions differ significantly in severity; some cannot be cured but meaningful relief is possible. Other times joints can be made healthy in a matter of weeks. All of them, however, require a sound treatment plan and the care of a professional physical and occupational therapist in Wright City, 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 between bones. It generally occurs with old age, repeated trauma, or overuse.

Rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus are autoimmune diseases wherein your immune system incorrectly attacks healthy tissue, most often in the joints.

While we have yet to find a a cure for arthritis, improved mobility and reduced pain can be achieved with effective physical therapy by improving flexibility and strengthening the muscles around the joint. In addition to physical therapy, treatment for arthritis often includes medication and, in some cases, surgery. The Wright City, MO physical therapists at Axes will in concert with you and your physician to create a personalized treatment plan aimed at bringing piece and mobility back to your everyday life.

Bursitis

Bursitis leads to joint pain when the bursae become swollen and cannot reduce the friction between parts of the joint. It can be the result of overuse, injury, repeated movements, or, rarely, infection. The majority of bursitis cases involve the shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee. Effective flexibility and strength exercises, coupled with rest along with patient education can go a long way in preventing future flare-ups and rebuild strength and flexibility in the surrounding muscles. 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 can happen with activities involving repetitive motions such as painting. is also a common sports injury. It’s most common in the shoulders, heels, elbows, and knees. Physical therapy will gently strengthen and elongate the tendon to reduce the risk of further injuries. If a tendon is ruptured, you may need surgery.

Sprains and Tears

Sprains transpire when a ligament is extended or torn because of twisting, stepping on uneven ground, or a blow to the joint. Tears happen 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 such as rotator cuff tears and ACL tears can cause significant pain and profoundly impact your ability to perform daily tasks.

If you have joint pain that won’t go away, consider one of our free injury screenings with one of our joint pain specialists in Wright City, MO. If a physician tells you you need surgery, come to us for your pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation plan.

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

We treat each Wright City, MO patients as an individual, so your specific treatment plan will be based on the underlying reasons for and severity of your joint pain, your age, how your pain affects your ability to work, and the activities you want to enjoy in the future. As we progress through our treatment, 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 the best possible movement health.

While most of us don’t want to try and do anything that might cause more joint pain, immobility will only exacerbate your symptoms in the end. At Axes, our Wright City, MO physical and occupational therapists understand what it takes to get positive patient outcomes; we will help you enhance mobility and strength without causing further damage. We can also help you learn how to better protect your joints with posture correction and other patient education.

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

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

Take a look at the links below to see what other services we offer in Wright City, 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 Wright City, 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, every one of our professional Wright City, MO occupational and physical therapists is dedicated to getting you back to 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 techniques have been backed by science. If you’re finally ready to be free of your joint pain in Wright City, MO, contact Axes today or call the most convenient location for you.