Joint Pain Relief in Laguna Beach, CA
Joint pain can be an awful condition to battle. Whether due to a joint injury, joint inflammation, or even a joint injury, the pain that can occur can cause you to struggle with daily life. At Health in Balance, we understand the need for fast chiropractic treatment for your joint pain.
Joint pain can come from a variety of different sources. When you’re experiencing joint pain, you need the help of a chiropractor to get you the personalized treatment plan you need in Laguna Beach, CA. Get in touch with Health in Balance today. We can get to the underlying cause of your joint pain.
Visit the Health in Balance office to get started on a treatment program that can restore your joint health.
What is Joint Pain?
Joint pain is feelings of discomfort within one or more of the joints in your body. Commonly felt in the hands, feet, hips, knees, or spine, the pain can be consistent or come and go. In cases like rheumatoid arthritis, the pain can be caused by a disease attacking the joints. If the cause is degenerative arthritis, it can be caused by the degeneration of cartilage between the bones in the joint. Certain activities like repetitive motions or high‒impact exercises can also cause further damage to joint function.
At Health in Balance, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive chiropractic care that can get to the underlying problem creating your joint pain. We can help you get long‒lasting pain relief with our effective treatment plans to improve mobility.
If you're ready to live pain‒free, schedule an appointment with the best chiropractor. Get your appointment with Health in Balance today and get the help you need to return to living an active life.
Common Causes of Joint Pain
Understanding the potential causes of joint pain can help gradually rehabilitate you as you get the correct therapy for pain management. For those already experiencing joint pain, it can be helpful to understand the causes to identify what may have caused your condition.
Joint pain is often the result of one of a variety of factors that can be identified by a physical examination:
Osteoarthritis
When the cartilage between your joints wears away, it can cause your joints to become painful and stiff. Osteoarthritis develops slowly and typically occurs at age 45 or later.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A chronic autoimmune disease that makes the immune system attack parts of the body. The joints are a possible target of the condition and can swell and become painful when attacked.
Gout
Acidic crystals form in the body and collect in the joints. This can cause severe pain and swelling in the affected area.
Bursitis
Bursitis is the swelling of the fluid-filled sacs in your joints that act as cushions, called bursa. The swelling itself is often painful, and when the swelling gets bad enough, it can cause further pain to spread through the joints.
Tendinitis
Inflammation of the tendons commonly due to overuse. This condition is most commonly seen in the elbow, heel, or shoulder.
Previous Injuries
Repeated injuries to a joint or the area surrounding the joint can lead to chronic pain developing.
Muscle Overuse
Overusing a set of muscles can put strain on the joints and cause pain. Muscle overuse can also cause further joint damage.
Obesity
Having a high BMI puts strain and added pressure on your joints. Making lifestyle changes like eating a healthy diet and leading a more active lifestyle can help mitigate this cause.
Age
Age-related factors can result in stiff or painful joints.
What Symptoms Does Joint Pain Cause?
Symptoms of joint pain can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Health in Balance include:
Swelling
Stiff or Enlarged Joints
Numbness
Clicking, Grinding, or Snapping Sounds When Moving
Painful Movement
Difficulty Bending or Straightening Joint
Loss of Motion
Hot and Swollen Joint
Options to Treat Joint Pain in Laguna Beach, CA
WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS WITH JOINT PAIN?
Health in Balance offers different types of treatment, each serving a different purpose. Some of the treatments you may be recommended include:
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care can help realign the spine and reduce pain in the joints. By alleviating spinal misalignments, chiropractic care can take pressure off the joints and nervous system, thereby alleviating pain you may be experiencing.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses needles to activate your body’s natural healing abilities. This can help restore the joints and ease pain in the body.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy uses harmless acoustic waves to stimulate healing and reduce inflammation, thereby easing joint pain and helping to heal tissue in the pained joints.
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Gentle decompression and spinal manipulation can help decrease pain in the joints by reducing inflammation in the spine and alleviating pressure on nerves that could be sending pain signals through the joints.
FAQs About Joint Pain Treatment
How do you get rid of inflammation in your body?
Some ways to reduce inflammation at home include making healthy lifestyle changes, managing stress, and getting adequate sleep. If these options are not providing enough care, getting care from a medical professional like a chiropractor can help reduce inflammation.
What is the biggest cause of inflammation?
Inflammation is a complex biological response in the body with no one specific cause. The main cause of inflammation has changed over the years, and currently, exposure to environmental toxins is the number one cause of inflammation in the body.
What happens when your body is full of inflammation?
If your body has too much inflammation, you will experience chronic pain, fatigue, depression, and stomach issues. Chronic inflammation has also been associated with conditions such as cancer and heart disease.
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