Joint Pain Specialist

Joint Pain services offered in Kingwood, Kingwood, TX

Joint pain is a common problem, affecting about one in four adults with arthritis. Injuries are also common causes of joint pain. At the North Houston Pain Center in Kingwood, Texas, the experienced team of pain management specialists offers an array of treatments for joint pain to relieve your discomfort. Call the office today to learn more or schedule an appointment online.

Joint Pain Q & A

What is joint pain?

Joint pain is a common problem that affects your joints — shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles. You might have joint pain because of a disease like arthritis, an injury, or age-related wear. Treatment offers you relief and improves your quality of life.

What are the common symptoms of joint problems?

If you have a disease or injury that affects your joints, you can experience:

Swelling
Stiffness
Decreased range of motion
Reduced mobility
Redness
Warmth
Bruising
Visible joint deformities
Weakness
Instability

At the first sign of severe or ongoing joint discomfort, see the North Houston Pain Center experts for an evaluation.

What are the risk factors for joint pain?

Joint pain can happen to anyone, but things that increase your risk include:

Older age
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Gout
Tendinitis
Sprains
Obesity
Previous joint injuries
Family history of joint pain

You might have joint pain caused by playing sports, overtraining, falling down, or being in a car accident. Sometimes the cause of joint pain isn’t clear.

How does my provider diagnose the cause of joint discomfort?

The North Houston Pain Center team finds the root cause of joint pain after asking about your medical history, lifestyle, and symptoms. They check your vital signs, complete a physical exam, and order blood tests and diagnostic imaging (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs).

How is joint pain treated?

Common treatments for joint pain include:

Home remedies

Home remedies for joint pain include rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), and wearing a brace. If you’re overweight or obese, weight loss can also relieve joint discomfort.

Injections

Several kinds of injections can help reduce joint pain. Steroid injections reduce swelling, hyaluronic acid injections increase joint lubrication, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections stimulate cell regeneration and healing.

Physical therapy

The North Houston Pain Center team helps you strengthen and stretch painful joints to speed up healing and reduce the risk of further joint problems.

Surgery

If you have severe joint damage, surgery could be the best way to fully restore your joint’s function.

Call the office today or click on the online booking tab to make an appointment and learn more about the joint pain treatments available at the North Houston Pain Center.