Joint Pain

Though bothersome, joint pain is a common problem that nearly everyone experiences at some point. At Eden Medical Clinic, LLC, in Orlando, Florida, certified adult care and gerontology nurse practitioner Babara Francis, APRN-BC, MSN/ED, and her staff offer trigger point and joint injections that ease ongoing discomfort and reduce your risk of future problems. Schedule a joint evaluation by phone or online today for pain relief. 

What is joint pain?

Joint pain is a condition that can be debilitating, affecting your joints in areas like your knees, shoulders, back, neck, hips, elbows, wrists, and ankles. This type of pain can also affect joints in your toes and fingers when not addressed. Treatment with Babara eases any discomfort. 

What can cause joint pain?

The exact cause of joint pain isn’t always entirely clear, but its risk factors include:

• Aging
• Joint wear-and-tear
• Work-related injuries
• Sports injuries
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Gout
• Dislocation
• Muscle, tendon, or ligament injuries
• Osteoporosis
• Other chronic conditions 

Eden Medical Clinic, LLC, also treats pain caused by sciatica, fibromyalgia, diabetes, nerve damage, and other pain-causing medical conditions. 

What may indicate joint problems?

Joint pain or its underlying cause may present as:

• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Limited range of motion
• Reduced mobility
• Warmth
• Redness
• Tenderness
• Soreness
• Pain
• Bruising

Joint issues can decrease your quality of life in many ways when left untreated. See Babara at the first sign of severe or ongoing discomfort. 

Which joint pain treatments are best for me?

Babara discusses your symptoms, checks your vital signs, reviews your medical history, and completes a physical exam to look for visible signs of arthritis and other joint issues. She may recommend you undergo nerve studies, blood tests, or imaging procedures to make a final diagnosis and create a treatment plan. 

How is joint pain treated?

Babara tailors a joint pain treatment plan to your individualized needs. Eden Medical Clinic, LLC, offers:

• Healthy lifestyle education
• Trigger point injections
• Joint injections
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
• Physical therapy
• Bracing
• Medications

PRP uses platelets from your blood to stimulate new cell growth and faster healing. Babara takes a sample of your blood and spins it in a centrifuge. She injects PRP or other substances, such as corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid, into painful or damaged tissues to promote healing. 

You might receive a series of injections to achieve the most pain relief and may need to alter your diet or exercise regimens.

It’s also important to properly manage the undergoing causes of joint pain, such as arthritis or osteoporosis. 

Babara follows up to ensure your joint pain treatment is effective and offers suggestions regarding ways to prevent future discomfort.

Schedule an evaluation at Eden Medical Clinic, LLC, by phone or online today for joint pain relief.