Joint Pain

Achy, stiff joints can make even simple movements feel challenging. No matter the severity of your joint pain — whether mildly annoying or persistently aching, Twin Creeks Orthopedics & Sports Injury Clinic team in Allen, Texas, can help. They have the expertise to identify the root cause and provide treatment that keeps your joints healthy and pain-free. Call today for an appointment, or book online now.

What is joint pain?

Joint pain refers to discomfort, aches, or soreness in any part of a joint — where two or more bones meet. It can affect various areas, including your knees, shoulders, hips, and elbows. 

Joint pain can range from mild to severe and may be temporary or chronic. While it’s common in aging people, it can also result from injury, inflammation, or underlying medical conditions.

What are the symptoms of joint pain?

The symptoms of joint pain can vary depending on the cause and severity. Common signs include:

• Pain or tenderness
• Swelling
• Stiffness
• Weakness or instability
• Clicking or popping

These symptoms may develop gradually or suddenly and can impact daily activities if left untreated.

What causes joint pain?

Joint pain can arise from various factors, including:

• Injury: sprains, strains, fractures, or dislocations causing acute joint pain
• Arthritis: osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear) and rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune)
• Overuse: repetitive movements from sports, work, or daily activities
• Inflammation: conditions like bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs) or tendinitis (inflammation of tendons)
• Infection: may result in rare cases of infections like septic arthritis

You can also develop joint pain from other medical conditions, such as lupus, gout, and fibromyalgia.

How is joint pain treated?

The Twin Creeks Orthopedics & Sports Injury Clinic team offers treatment for joint pain that focuses on relieving discomfort while addressing its underlying cause. For example, medications such as acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and corticosteroids can help reduce pain and inflammation, while you may need disease-specific medicines for conditions like arthritis. 

The team often recommends physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around your joint, improve flexibility, and restore mobility. Lifestyle changes can help, too, like weight management, low-impact exercise, and joint protection techniques.

Sometimes, corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid injections can decrease inflammation and improve joint function, providing temporary relief.  Regenerative therapy like PRP injections, exosome injections, and prolotherapy have been shown to promote healing and alleviate pain in most mild to moderate cases of joint pain.  For severe or persistent joint pain that doesn’t respond to conservative treatments, you may need a surgical procedure such as a joint repair or replacement. 

If you show signs of joint pain, don’t delay having a medical evaluation. An early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can help manage your condition effectively so you can maintain long-term joint health.

Call today to book an appointment, or use the online scheduling feature now.