Common Joint Disorders
Common Joint Disorders
Published: October 12, 2018
Residents of San Antonio are more active than ever before. It’s not uncommon to see people of all ages running, and cycling all across city. Increased activity, along with the natural aging process and your body’s genetics, can increase the risk of developing various types of joint pain. With hundreds of joints in the human body, there are a lot of opportunities for conditions to develop.
What Causes Chronic Joint Pain?
Joints are points in the body where two bones are connected. These areas are surrounded by tissues. Fluid can accumulate around these areas causing swelling, stiffness, and in some cases chronic joint pain. While there are a variety of causes, there are some notable conditions leading to common joint disorders.
Among the causes of the most common joint disorders are various types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout are just a few of the more common arthritic conditions patients in San Antonio experience. But there are other causes as well.
Joint pain may occur as the result of conditions leading to chronic pain. Bursitis and tendinitis can lead to recurring joint problems. Illnesses such as fibromyalgia and acute injuries are also reasons some patients may experience common joint disorders. Determining the cause of your joint pain is an important part of knowing how to provide the most effective joint pain relief.
Treating Joint Pain
If you’re a sufferer of painful chronic condition, you want to know you’re receiving the most effective joint pain treatment possible. The problem is knowing if your healthcare professional understands each unique situation and is skilled specifically in pain management. There are a variety of approaches to joint pain and you should know that the treatment you receive is right for you.
Chronic joint pain can be debilitating both physically and emotionally. Conditions such as this can limit your ability to live the life you’re used to. Chronic pain can adversely affect your ability to take part in the normal routines and activities you enjoy. This can leave you feeling anxious and concerned about your ability to continue and independent and active lifestyle.
But while pain is an inevitable part of living an active and robust life, the suffering from this pain is optional. You can choose to take action and regain control of your life.
Dr. Raul Martinez and his team of Texas pain specialists understand the pain joint disorders cause in the lives of their patients. With nearly two decades of experience and education focused on pain management, Dr. Martinez offers the best options for those seeking relief from joint pain in San Antonio.
Dr. Martinez takes a conservative approach to not only address the pain, but so the patient may also improve their quality of life. Our process is simple.
- Schedule your visit
- Assess your condition
- Receive a customized treatment plan
Dr. Martinez and his team understand the conditions that lead to chronic joint pain and know how to help. You can stop the ongoing experience of pain that leaves you feeling defeated, anxious, and dependent on others. Your first step to regaining control of your life is scheduling your first visit with us today.
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