Joint pain - Vitality Wellness Clinic

What is Joint Pain?

Joint pain refers to discomfort, aches, and soreness in any of the body's joints. This sensation often occurs when the joint becomes inflamed due to injury, arthritis, infection, or other medical conditions.

Some common causes of joint pain include:

• Arthritis - inflammation and swelling of the joint from conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout
• Injuries - sprains, fractures, and dislocations can all lead to painful joints
• Tendinitis - irritation and inflammation of tissues connecting muscle to bone
• Bursitis - swelling and irritation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) around joints

The most commonly affected joints are the knees, hips, lower back, shoulders, and fingers. Symptoms vary depending on the underlying cause but can include:

• Stiffness after periods of inactivity or upon waking up
• Swelling, redness, or warmth around the joint
• Difficulty moving the joint through its full range of motion
• Pain that feels sharp, aching, throbbing, or grinding

Initial treatment focuses on resting the joint and managing pain and inflammation with methods like:

• Applying ice packs or heating pads
• Using over-the-counter pain medications like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen
• Wrapping the joint for compression
• Wearing supportive braces or taping injured joints

If home care strategies do not provide relief, see your doctor for a full evaluation. They can help diagnose the underlying problem and provide specialized treatments like injections, physical therapy, or surgery for more chronic joint injuries.

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