The leading cause of chronic pain in
bone jointsis arthritis. Osteoarthritis causes joint stiffness and pain. Arthritis
develops due to damage of the protective bone surfaces, as well as swelling of
tissues around the joint. The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the
body and can be very painful in case of injury or arthritis.
TREATING
PAINFUL SHOULDERS
Shoulder pain treatment focuses on
treating the underlying cause. Options include –
Medications
Your pain specialist may recommend non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for inflammatory arthritis, which includes
ketoprofen, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Topical agents include salicylates,
lidocaine, and capsaicin may be advised. Narcotic analgesics help with severe
pain.
Hyaluronic acid injection
Hyaluronic acid injections replace lost joint fluid and serves as a lubricant. The doctor injects the solution, for instance Synvisc, into the joint. Hyaluronic acid injections have shown to relievejoint pain and effects lasted for more than six months.
Steroid
injection
The doctor can inject the painful
joint with triamcinolone or methylprednisolone. Before injecting the steroid,
the accumulated synovial fluid is removed. Steroid injections have shown to relieve
pain and improve functional ability for over three months.
Acupuncture
Fine
needles can be inserted in key points over the painful joint. This traditional
Chinese therapy stimulates healing ability and restores body energy.
Ultrasound Guided Injections
Ultrasound Guided Injections relieve
chronic pain and reduce inflammation.Ultrasound technology is used to
administer anesthesia and steroids to the affected area. These injections can
remove fluid from a joint or relieve discomfort caused by medical conditions,
including arthritis or tendinitis.
For
shoulder pain treatment in San Diego CA, call Sorrento Valley Pain Relief
Center at 858-404-5944 or visit sorrentovalleypainrelief.com.
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