While joint pain is often considered a normal part of aging, in many cases it is a symptom of an underlying treatable medical condition. At Specialty Pain Management, our team of joint pain specialists and board-certified pain management doctors understands how challenging joint pain can make daily life, and we work alongside our patients to give them the relief they need. We’ll take a closer look at joint pain, how our team diagnoses the root cause, and some of the Wayne County joint pain treatment options we have available for our Garden City joint pain patients.
Is Joint Pain Part of “Getting Older”?
Many of our patients express to us that they believe that joint pain is just a fact of life and a normal part of aging. While it is true that older adults are more likely to experience joint pain, healthy joints can remain well into your older years, and many older adults maintain active lifestyles without chronic joint pain. Often, joint pain that is mistaken as simply “getting older” is caused by a medical condition like osteoarthritis or from a previous injury that hasn’t healed properly. We’ll explore some of the more common causes of joint pain that are sometimes mistakenly associated with “getting older”.
Common Medical Conditions That Cause Joint Pain
Typically, joint pain is caused by a specific and treatable medical condition. At Specialty Pain Management, our team of joint pain specialists brings decades of combined experience treating tough cases of joint pain. Our team can help you manage joint pain caused by:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Bursitis
- Tendon injuries
- Ligament injuries
- Cartilage damage
Each of these conditions requires a different pain management treatment approach, which will be tailored to your specific pain management goals and needs. We’ll take a closer look at some of the signs you should have your joint pain evaluated by a specialist.
Specialty Pain Management is In-Network With These Insurance Carriers:
Medicare
Medicaid
Meridian Health Plan
Department of Labor
Humana
McLaren Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Care Network
Medicare Plus Blue
Aetna
Priority Health
Cigna
Molina
United Healthcare
Blue Cross Complete
Wellcare
(200+ more in-network plans)
Warning Signs You Should Have Your Joint Pain Evaluated
While the occasional ache and pain are normal parts of life, when your pain is interfering with your quality of life and causing you mobility issues, we recommend getting your pain evaluated. Other warning signs that you should see a joint pain specialist include:
- Pain lasting several weeks or longer
- Morning stiffness
- Swelling or warmth around a joint
- Pain that returns every day
- Difficulty walking
- Difficulty falling and staying asleep
Getting seen as soon as possible is important, as certain causes of joint pain, like rheumatoid arthritis, can lead to ongoing damage to your joints until treatment begins.
Medication-Free Treatments for Joint Pain in Garden City
For many joint pain treatments, the first line of care they receive is pain management medications. While pain management medications can provide you with some relief from joint pain, they often do little to address the underlying or root cause of your pain. Some pain patients also prefer to avoid pain management medications when possible, as they can come with serious side effects. Specialty Pain Management has several safe and effective medication-free treatment options for joint pain, including:
- Physical therapy
- Bracing and orthotics
- Activity modification
- Radiofrequency ablation
If you’re interested in exploring your medication-free treatment options for joint pain in Garden City, Specialty Pain Management is here to help!
Manage Your Joint Pain in Garden City With Help From Specialty Pain Management
If you’re struggling with joint pain in Garden City and are looking for a team of experienced and local joint pain specialists, Specialty Pain Management’s team is here to give you the care you need. To schedule your first appointment at our Garden City office, give us a call today at (734) 328-1320.