Are You Dealing With Joint Pain?


When you have to deal with pain at your joints you understand just much it can impact your everyday life. Whether it's your elbows, knees, hips, or shoulders, just getting around can be difficult. Just as each joint is responsible for a separate set of functions the source of discomfort can be just as varied. Luckily, more mild conditions can be managed at home, but for more severe or chronic conditions you can turn to Dr. Damon Cross, Susan Ortiz, NP, and our team at Midtown Medical & Wellness Center in Amarillo, TX.

At-Home Care

The key to joint pain care is first identifying the source of it. A change of habits can not only help treat it but is a necessary step to help prevent a recurrence, whether you care for it at home or in your doctor's office.

Exercise can help you strengthen your joints, and stretching before physical activity can help prevent injuries. Exercise also helps keep your weight in control to reduce the overall stress on your joints.

In case of injury, rest, ice, compression, and elevation can be helpful. In addition, anti-inflammation drugs can further assist in managing pain.

Monitoring your work environment is also important, joint discomfort can be likely if you spend too much time sitting in front of a computer or, alternatively, if you are on your feet for extended periods of time.

Joint Pain Treatment in Amarillo, TX

The ultimate aim of professional care is to improve your quality of life as a whole, this means your entire body is a priority. Joint pain does not affect the joint alone, its inability to function properly impacts every part of you. The pain is often the result of yet another unresolved problem.

While pain management can sometimes be achieved at home, and improved upon in the office, to really get you back on your feet your care specialist can employ treatments such as massage, physical therapy, and chiropractic manipulation and adjustments. These can help with inflammation and thus the pain, and with helping you regain full range of movement. As well as improve circulation to assist with healing.

Every individual is different and so are their needs. To find out just how you can best manage your joint pain, come into the office today for personalized care. Make an appointment with Dr. Damon Cross, Susan Ortiz, NP, and our team at Midtown Medical & Wellness Center in Amarillo, TX, by dialing (806) 379-8004.

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