HOW TO DEAL WITH JOINT PAIN

Joint pain can start to creep into your life as you get older and your body undergoes more wear and tear. Chiropractic care is a great option to maintain healthy joints that have free and full range of motion including your hips, knees, elbows and shoulders. Whether it’s a sudden or long-standing joint pain condition, Dr. Llaird Likens can help you with treatment, pain management and healing. 

Causes of Joint Pain

In order to properly treat and heal joint pain, chiropractors find the root of the problem. Finding the underlying issue not only helps Dr. Likens provide immediate relief care but to also provide treatment that will prevent further issues. Some joint pain can be caused by arthritis, affecting areas such as the hips, knees, hands and wrists. Other causes of joint pain are:

Gout

Scar tissue build up

Bursitis, or inflammation surrounding the joints

Influenza

Joint overuse

Damaged cartilage

Fibromyalgia and lupus

Tendinitis

Bone or joint infections

Dr. Llaird Likens will help you discover the particular cause of your joint pain and then create a customized treatment plan. 

Symptoms of Joint Pain

Knowing the symptoms of joint pain can help you take action to provide relief and prevent the problem from getting worse. Some symptoms to watch for are:

Swollen joints that are warm to the touch

Fever

Difficulty moving

Tingling or weakness in the joint or surrounding tissues

Dr. Llaird Likens can help you determine what is causing your symptoms and provide treatment to help relieve your joint pain. 

Treatment of Joint Pain

Joint pain may be a part of life, but you can get relief and prevent further pain with treatment from a chiropractor. With regular treatment, joint pain can be reduced and even eliminated over time. Dr. Llaird Likens uses a variety of therapies for joint pain including spinal adjustment, massage, strengthening exercises, stretches, trigger point release, acupuncture and more. For conditions like knee pain, specific stretches and exercises can be applied to strengthen the knee and increase the mobility of the knee. Dr. Likens also offers a holistic approach to your overall health and can provide other help life nutrition and lifestyle advice to reduce your joint pain, especially since certain foods and activities can trigger inflammation. 

Dr. Llaird Likens and the team at Navarre Chiropractic Center have been serving patients with joint pain for 20 years. We look forward to the opportunity to help you feel better. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, call us today at (850) 939-3339.