What is joint pain?
A joint is the area where two bones meet. Joint pain is the discomfort coming from
that area. Joint pain can be anywhere from a mild uncomfortable pain to a severe debilitating pain.

What causes joint pain?
There are many possible causes for joint pain. Some causes of joint pain include:
  • Arthritis – Learn More
  • Cancer
  • Broken bone
  • Dislocation
  • Lupus
  • Lyme Disease
  • Ostepoporosis
  • Ricketts
  • Injury affecting any of the ligaments, bursae, or tendons surrounding or within the joint.

Where can joint pain occur?
Joint pain can occur in any joint, but may include:
  • Elbow
  • Wrist
  • Hand
  • Shoulder
  • Knees
  • Ankles
  • Feet
  • Neck

What are the treatment options for joint pain?
Treatments for joint pain depend on the cause of the joint pain. However, the joint pain treatments may include the following:
  • NSAID medications(Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) – Learn More
  • Heat and cold
  • Pain management injections
  • Physical therapy

For additional information joint pain please call Southeast Pain Care to schedule an appointment with one of our pain management doctors.