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Joint Pain services offered in Tampa, Dade City, Venice and New Port Richey, FL
You may struggle with joint pain from working a physically demanding job, leading an active lifestyle, or experiencing natural wear-and-tear over time. If pain is interfering with the life you deserve, turn to the team of skilled providers at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners, with locations in Tampa, Dade City, Venice, and New Port Richey, Florida. The team has experience addressing many types of joint pain, whether due to acute injuries or arthritis. To schedule your joint pain evaluation, call the nearest Comprehensive Pain Management Partners office or book online today.
Joint Pain Q&A
What is joint pain?
Your nearly 400 joints, ranging from the delicate ones in your fingers to larger ones like your hips or shoulders, allow you to move in all sorts of ways as you work and play hard. Their versatility makes it extra impactful when they get stiff or sore, as they tend to do over time.
Any place that bones meet is susceptible to wear-and-tear or inflammation, causing joint pain that ranges from annoying to debilitating. You may notice swelling, warmth, aching, or even limited mobility in a painful joint.
What causes joint pain?
The team at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners treats many causes of joint pain, which include:
- Tendinitis
- Arthritis
- Sprained ligaments
- Bursitis
- Strained tendons
- Full and partial dislocations
- Gout
- Temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ pain in your jaw)
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common culprits for joint pain, because it’s a wear-and-tear form that often comes with age. Since you rely so much on your knees, hands, and hips to do daily tasks, they’re particularly vulnerable to osteoarthritis.
You may also have joint pain limited to a particular joint. For example, you can experience significant shoulder pain if your rotator cuff tears, which occurs when the shoulder partially or fully dislocates.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a frequent cause of wrist pain, and it develops when the median nerve in your arm becomes compressed. You may also have elbow, knee, or ankle pain from sports injuries like tennis elbow, meniscus cartilage tears, or ligament ruptures.
Whatever the source of your joint pain, the Comprehensive Pain Management Partners team is here to help you.
How is joint pain treated?
Your doctor personalizes your care depending on the severity and cause of your joint pain, so the first steps include a thorough evaluation and a discussion of your medical history and symptoms.
Lifestyle changes and gentle movement help you maintain your joints’ range of motion, so your doctor may recommend low-impact activities like yoga, walking, or swimming to stay strong and mobile. Massage and physical therapy ease pain and promote healing, too.
When you need more than conservative measures, your doctor can discuss further treatments, such as:
- Medications to reduce pain and inflammation
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or steroid injections
- Nerve blocks
To discuss a wide range of effective solutions for your joint pain, schedule a consultation at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners or book your appointment online today.