For many patients with joint pain, their pain is triggered by certain movements, such as sitting, climbing stairs, or getting out of bed in the morning. These pain patterns can often be the first clue for joint pain specialists to help us identify the root cause of your joint pain and develop a treatment plan to help you manage your pain. At Specialty Pain Management, our Oakland County joint pain treatment specialists bring decades of combined experience to the field. We’ll take a closer look at various joint pain triggers, what they can mean, and how our team is here to bring you the relief you need.
Joint Pain Triggered by Sitting
Joint pain that is triggered by sitting or getting up after sitting can have different causes. When we sit for extended periods, the muscles and joints surrounding them become stiffer. Additionally, inactivity can increase the pressure on an already irritated joint, leading to more pain when we stand up. Two of the more common causes of joint pain that worsen after sitting are arthritis and tendon problems. Our team can evaluate you for both of these causes of joint pain and recommend an appropriate treatment plan to help you manage pain triggered by sitting.
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Joint Pain That Worsens When Climbing Stairs
Another common trigger for joint pain in many patients is climbing up or down stairs. Stairs place extra stress on certain joints in the body, particularly the knee and hip joints. Damaged cartilage or muscles that have weakened around the joints can also contribute to increased pain levels with movements like climbing stairs. This trigger for joint pain can indicate several different medical conditions, with some of the more common including:
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Patellofemoral pain
- Hip arthritis
- Tendon irritation
Treatments for joint pain triggered by stair climbing can vary, but some of the more common treatments we recommend include activity modification, physical therapy, and custom medical bracing. If climbing up or down stairs is causing you significant pain, our team is here to help you maintain your mobility by treating your joint pain at its source.
Joint Pain That Flares Up in The Morning
One of the most common complaints joint pain patients have is that their joint pain is always the worst in the morning when they are getting out of bed. As we rest overnight, stiffness increases in our joints and muscles, which can lead to more intense joint pain first thing in the morning. Joint pain that subsides with activity can be a sign of osteoarthritis. In contrast, joint pain accompanied by prolonged stiffness after getting out of bed can suggest an inflammatory cause, such as rheumatoid arthritis. At Specialty Pain Management, our team of arthritis experts can help identify if a chronic medical condition like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis is responsible for your morning joint pain. If your joint pain is making it harder for you to get a good night’s rest, we can also work with you to improve your sleep while managing your joint pain.
Get Answers for Your Joint Pain Triggers at Specialty Pain Management
If you’re dealing with joint pain in the morning or pain that is triggered by walking or sitting, Specialty Pain Management in Farmington Hills is here to help. To schedule your first appointment, contact our team directly and take the first step towards taking your life back from joint pain.