KickStart Primary Care:
Your Joint Pain Specialists
Your joints are meant to provide a wide and flexible range of motion. 🤸♂️🔄 However, due to injury, overuse, or an unchecked accident, scarring and adhesion can arise in your joints. 🚑🔧 This can cause pain 😣, limit your freedom of motion 🚫, and lead to noticeable discomfort, making most activities very uncomfortable (even painful). 😖
Experiencing Joint Pain?
Joint pain is a common problem that affects many people. 🤕 In fact, it’s one of the top reasons people visit a doctor or a physical therapist. 🏥 Studies have shown that up to 70% of adults will experience joint pain at some point in their lives. 📊 This discomfort can occur from various sources, including injuries, overuse, or conditions like arthritis. 🦴 It's crucial to recognize that joint pain can affect anyone, regardless of their age or activity level. 👵👴🧑🦱
When you have joint pain, it can make routine activities such as lifting a grocery bag 🛒, reaching for a high shelf 📚, sleeping 💤, or even getting dressed 👕 both painful and difficult. This can severely impact your daily life, making it challenging to work 💼, engage in favorite activities or sports 🏀, and enjoy time with family and friends 👨👩👧👦.
Common Causes of Joint Pain
Understanding these common causes can help you know when to seek help for joint pain. At KickStart Primary Care, we blend top medical practices with natural remedies 🌿 to optimize your health. Our services include primary care, regenerative medicine, and functional medicine. 💪🩺
Osteoarthritis
🦴 This degenerative joint disease occurs when the cartilage that cushions the joints wears away over time, leading to pain and stiffness. 😣
Rheumatoid Arthritis
❤️ An autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the joints, causing inflammation, pain, and swelling. 🤕🔄
Injury
📈 Sprains, strains, and fractures can lead to joint pain. These injuries can damage the ligaments, tendons, and cartilage, resulting in acute or chronic pain. 😣🦵
Bursitis
📈 Inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones, tendons, and muscles near the joints, can cause significant pain. 😖🩹
Infections
😷 Septic arthritis, an infection in the joint, can cause pain, swelling, and fever. 🔥 It requires prompt medical treatment to prevent joint damage. 🚑🩺
Fibromyalgia
🌀 A chronic condition that causes widespread pain, including joint pain, along with fatigue, sleep disturbances, and memory issues. 😴🧠
Autoimmune Diseases
💥 Conditions like lupus and psoriatic arthritis can cause the immune system to attack the joints, leading to inflammation, pain, and swelling. 🌟🦠
Age-Related Changes
💪 As people age, the natural wear and tear on the joints, decreased muscle strength, and changes in cartilage and bone density can contribute to joint pain. 🕰️🦴
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