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Innumerable people get pains in their knees, hips, shoulders, back and small joints, and those pains can make simple things like walking, going up and down stairs, or even just carrying something heavy a real challenge.

We have patients with these problems all the time at the Hospital. What our doctors do is get a really thorough rundown of what has been happening, carefully look at the joints themselves, then request the necessary x-rays or bloodwork to pinpoint the cause.

The sooner and more correctly you know what is up, the better you will be able to manage the pain. In fact, people frequently get in touch with us when joint pain is starting to mess with their sleep, or just getting in the way of their normal day work.

Top 10 Causes of joint pain and How to Treat Them

Joint pain that just will not go away? Doctors have found a bunch of typical culprits, and knowing what these are can get you to the doctor when you need to. We will break down what may happen with each of these in a way that is easy to understand, so you have some idea of what to expect and how your treatment will work.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most frequent cause. The protective cartilage in the joint gradually wears away with age and use. This leads to pain during movement and stiffness after sitting for some time. The knees, hips and hands are most affected. To start with, you will focus on getting to a healthy weight, doing gentle exercise that does not put a lot of strain on the joint, and taking things for the pain. Building up the muscles surrounding the joint is where a physiotherapist comes in. And if the damage is really bad, a new joint can be fitted, and that tends to work beautifully for years to come.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a situation where your immune system, confusingly, turns on the tissues that surround your joints. As a result, you get a lot of swelling, heat, and achiness in many joints all at the same time. And it is typical to feel stiff in the mornings for over an hour. The primary way to deal with it is with medications designed to ease the immune system’s overactivity, and getting on these quickly stops your joints from being permanently harmed. You really should have experts checking on you consistently.

Gout

Gout, on the other hand, happens when you have too much uric acid flowing around in your bloodstream. Crystals form inside the joint and trigger sudden intense pain. The big toe is the most common site but knees and ankles can also be affected. Attacks can last several days. Medicines quickly reduce the inflammation during a flare. Long term treatment includes diet changes and drugs that lower uric acid levels.

Bursitis

Bursitis is what happens when the little bags of liquid which are there to protect the joint get irritated and swollen. It is commonly from something pressing on it repeatedly or from kneeling a lot. It will be sensitive to the touch and puff up. A few weeks of resting it, applying ice and using anti-inflammatory drugs will typically sort it out.

Tendinitis

Tendinitis is the inflammation of tendons around the joint. It often develops from repetitive movements or sudden increase in activity. Pain appears when using the joint in certain ways. Treatment involves rest from the triggering activity and a programme of stretching and strengthening exercises.

Injury Related Causes of Joint Pain

Sprain

When a joint’s ligaments get stretched or actually ripped, that is a sprain. It is really easy to do this with a sudden twisting or when you fall while doing something athletic. Soon after, you will have swelling, a bruise, and it will be hard to move the joint. For the first bit, the best thing to do is RICE: rest, ice, a bandage to hold it, and to get the joint up in the air. And after a few days of that, a physiotherapist can get you going with exercises to rebuild the strength and stability.

Strain

A strain is different, it is a problem with the muscles or tendons around the joint. You can cause one by lifting something heavy the wrong way or with a quick, jerky move. Pain from a strain makes it harder to move your joint as much as you normally would. You will need to rest it at first, and then as the initial sharp pain lessens, a therapist will give you exercises to do.

Fractures near the joint

Fractures near the joint need urgent attention. A fall or direct impact breaks the bone and causes sharp pain and swelling. X rays confirm the injury. Sometimes, you might need a plaster cast or an operation to set the bone properly. But after it is had a chance to heal, getting back all your movement is absolutely vital, and that is what rehabilitation is for.

Other Important Causes and Their Management

Infectious arthritis

Infectious arthritis develops when bacteria enter the joint space. It causes high fever, severe swelling and intense pain. This condition needs immediate hospital care. Antibiotics and sometimes drainage of fluid from the joint form the main treatment. Quick action prevents lasting damage to the joint.

Repetitive Strain

Lots of aches in joints happen from doing the same things over and over, at work or in a sport. This constant, repeating action puts a relentless strain on the joint. You can lessen and stop this kind of pain by shifting how you do your job, having breaks often, and doing particular exercises to build strength.

Conclusion

Adi Arogyam Superspeciality Hospital offers complete care for all types of joint problems. Our orthopaedic specialists use modern diagnostic tools, including MRI and arthroscopy, for accurate assessment. Treatment plans combine medicine, physiotherapy and surgery only when necessary. We create personal care plans based on each patient’s age, lifestyle and severity of the condition. The hospital in Vikhroli East provides easy access to advanced treatment under one roof. Our team works together to help patients return to pain-free movement as quickly as possible.

Adi Arogyam focuses on long-term joint health. We guide patients on exercises, diet and lifestyle changes that protect their joints for years to come.

You do not have to let joint pain ruin your day. Being correctly diagnosed and getting treatment promptly is enormously important.

Why not arrange an appointment at Adi Arogyam Superspeciality Hospital now?