Joint pain - Balanced Hormones Center

What is Joint Pain?

Joint pain refers to discomfort, aches, and soreness in any of the body's joints. This common problem can range from mild to severe, coming on suddenly or slowly over time.

Common Causes

Joint pain has many potential causes, including:

• Arthritis - This is inflammation of the joints that leads to stiffness, swelling, and pain. The two most common types that cause joint pain are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Injuries - Sprains, strains, broken bones, and dislocations can all lead to acute or chronic joint pain.
• Overuse - Repeated movements or overexertion, especially in jobs or sports, can irritate joints. This is an increasingly common source of joint pain.

Other causes include infections, autoimmune disorders, and cancer.

Key Symptoms

People experiencing joint pain may notice:

• Stiffness after periods of inactivity or waking up
• Swelling around a joint
• Difficulty moving the joint through its full range of motion
• Warmth, redness, and tenderness in the joint area
• Cracking or grinding noises with joint movement

Most Commonly Affected Joints

• Knees - The knee joint bears the weight of the body and is susceptible to injury. Osteoarthritis is very prevalent here.
• Hips - Hip arthritis and injuries like hip fractures contribute to pain.
• Lower back - The spine's flexibility allows problems with discs, nerves, muscles, and bones causing backaches.
• Shoulders - Rotator cuff issues and arthritis are common here.
• Hands and wrists - Osteoarthritis and repetitive strain lead to soreness in these smaller joints.

If you suffer from persistent or worsening joint pain, consult your doctor to identify underlying causes and proper treatments. Rest, pain medications, braces, physical therapy, weight loss, and even surgery may help relieve discomfort.

At Balanced Hormones Center, we also find that hormonal imbalances often contribute to increased joint paint and inflammation. We offer comprehensive hormone testing and personalized hormone replacement therapy to help restore optimal hormone levels. Many of our patients notice dramatic improvement in joint health and mobility from getting their hormones balanced under medical supervision.

Contact us today for a consultation to see if our natural bioidentical hormone therapy programs could help reduce your joint pain and get you moving freely again! We have convenient locations across the state or can arrange virtual appointments. Our expert physicians and nurses have over 20 years of experience helping people just like you live your best lives, pain-free.

Let us help you put an end to frustrating joint issues holding you back from the activities you love! Achieve lasting relief - we're here for you!