Having pain in your joints can make performing daily tasks tough and cause constant discomfort and uneasiness. You may realize that you no longer enjoy activities you previously did due to joint pain or discomfort. Understand that you no longer have to live with severe joint pain and certain interventional treatments and other conservative measures can help you achieve a better quality of life. Keep reading to understand more about joint pain and the treatments we offer at NJ Spine and Pain Center.
Our board certified physician, Dr. Bhatt, is an expert at treating all types of joint pain. There are multiple types of joint pain:
Hip pain
Neck pain
Knee pain
Elbow pain
Shoulder pain
And many more. It is possible that you may feel joint pain in multiple areas at the same time.
Causes of Joint Pain:
There can be many factors that lead to joint pain. Your pain may be due to injury, age, infections, or inflammation. Common causes of joint pain are:
Arthritis: If you have consistent complaints of joint pain and inflammation, you may have arthritis. Common types of arthritis include:
Osteoarthritis (OA): This condition is also known as degenerative joint disease. OA occurs due to a loss of cartilage or inflammation. This type of arthritis is common in patients 40 and older. OA progresses slowly affecting all joints and causes swelling and stiffness.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): This condition is an auto-immune disease where the body attacks its own tissues. This disease is more common in women and causes pain, inflammation, and fluid retention in the joints over time.
Injury or Trauma: Injuries or accidents (motor vehicle accidents, falls, injuries at work) can all cause joint pain. The impact of these injuries can cause sprain/strains, fractures, or swelling of the joints. Excessive or overuse of the joints can also cause pain.
Other Diseases and Conditions: There are some diseases and conditions that can cause joint pain. Common types of these diseases/conditions can include:
Cancer
Osteoporosis
Tendon inflammation (Tendonitis)
Infectious diseases (hepatitis B and C, influenza, or measles/mumps)
Bursitis (inflammation of the cushioning pads surrounding the joints)
It is not necessary to live with joint pain. Dr. Bhatt and the trained medical professionals at NJ Spine and Pain Center can help you live your life pain free. Please call our office at 609-587-6070 to schedule an appointment at any of our locations.
