More often than not, when people think of joint pain, they relate the problems with degenerative conditions associated with aging. This is a common misconception as there are many causes for severe joint pain that can affect people of any age.
Causes of joint pain can include:
- Injured tendons or ligaments
- Torn or strained muscles
- Soft tissue damage
- Bursitis
- Fibromyalgia
- And more
Because so many factors can contribute to joint pain, it can be extremely difficult to treat properly. The most important step to fixing the pain is to identify the source. For those who are
long-time sufferers, traditional methods have most likely been suggested, such as surgery or medications.
While these treatments have been most commonly utilized in the past, they are not without their drawbacks. Surgical procedures are invasive, require lengthy recovery time, and often fail to correct the issue. Prescription medications are also commonly relied upon for relief.
Pain medications rarely address the underlying issue by simply masking the symptoms, and in many cases, can cause dependency. Fortunately, these are not your only options for treating severe, ongoing joint pain. Natural medicine has made some tremendous advances in recent years, providing patients with non-invasive options for relieving joint pain.
Non-Invasive Treatments:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is an advanced treatment plan designed to heal joint pain at the point of origin using the body’s incredibly innate ability to heal itself from pain and injury. PRP injections use properties from your own blood to boost healing and help repair injured joints.
The process is pretty simple; it starts by collecting a small sample of your own blood that is taken and spun in a centrifuge which separates the plasma creating a serum that contains high concentrations for growth factors. The serum is then injected into the injured areas; the high concentration of growth factors aid in stimulating the body’s natural response to heal and restore tissue damage.
- Chiropractic Care is another natural way for patients to get joint pain relief by addressing where the pain is originating from. Chiropractic adjustments can help increase mobility and increase oxygen to the blood. This helps to lubricate the joints making it easier for them to move without causing pain. In addition, by maintaining a correct spinal alignment, communication throughout the nervous system becomes stronger, which can help with pain caused by pinched nerves.
- Spinal Decompression is yet another tool that can be effectively utilized for natural pain relief. By extending the spine and creating space between the vertebrae, you are relieving tension from the nerves, vertebrae, and discs allowing the entire nervous system to relax and heal, alleviating joint pain.
If you have been suffering from joint pain but are apprehensive about undergoing invasive surgical procedures or are looking for natural alternatives to a lifetime bound by prescriptions medications, there are other options available to you through regenerative therapy and chiropractic care. These treatment options provide patients with safe, non-invasive, and long-term solutions.
If you or a loved one are suffering from joint pain and would like to find relief in Bakersfield, Shafter, Arvin, or any surrounding city in California, call Envista Medical at (661)-587-0700.