Treatment Options for Orthopedic Pain

Calendar August 15, 2011 | Posted by Kendall Regional

 

Orthopedic pain is a concern for people of all ages: young people who lead active lives and are hard on their joints, baby boomers feeling the effects of arthritis, and elderly adults. If you are experiencing orthopedic pain, you should visit an orthopedic doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating problems in the body’s musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. There are a number of treatment options available to you.

Physical therapy. Orthopedic physical therapists diagnose and treat patients suffering from orthopedic pain as well as rehabilitate patients post orthopedic surgery. Physical therapists use joint mobilizations, strength training, hot and cold packs, and electrical stimulation to reduce pain and return patients to their normal lives.

Exercise. Though it may be painful at first, exercise helps to maintain flexibility in the joints, keep the muscles around the joints, bones, and cartilage tissue strong and healthy, and reduce pain. A balanced fitness program should include exercises like walking, swimming, cycling and stretching. Avoid activities like running, which place stress on the joints.

Healthy nutrition. Keeping a healthy balanced diet will help you control your weight, which will reduce the amount of stress placed on your joints and decrease joint pain.

Surgery. If exercise and therapy do not alleviate your pain, it may be necessary to have orthopedic surgery. This is an option for you and your orthopedic surgeon to discuss. Be sure to ask questions and understand what the procedure involves.

Other treatment options your orthopedic doctor may suggest include:

• Rest

• Medication

• Orthopedic support products

It is important to remember that, whatever option you and your doctor select, you may not be able to “cure” the condition. Still, with treatment and lifestyle modifications, you should be able to return to a life that is not controlled by orthopedic pain.

If you would like to speak to one of our orthopedic medical experts and learn about the orthopedic treatment options at Kendall Regional Medical Center, please visit the Orthopedic & Spine Institute online or call us at (305) 222-2200 to set up a consultation. You can also call our free, 24-hour Consult-A-Nurse® service at 1-888-256-7719 for a physician referral or for further medical information.

Sources:

MSEC: Medical Supplies & Equipment Co.

Physiotherapy Treatment

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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