Joint pain refers to discomfort, aches, and soreness in any of the body's joints. Joints are the connections between bones that provide support and allow the skeleton to move. Joint pain is extremely common as people age, but can affect anyone. There are many potential causes of joint pain.
The most common causes of joint pain are:
Some other potential causes of joint pain include:
The specific symptoms of joint pain depend on the cause. In general, symptoms include:
Mild joint pain can often be treated at home with rest, ice, compression, elevation, and over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen or NSAIDs. More severe or chronic joint pain may require prescription medications, physical therapy, braces or splints, injections, or even surgery.
If you have unexplained joint pain that doesn't improve with home treatment, you should see a doctor. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent permanent joint damage. Doctors can run tests to determine the exact cause of your joint pain and create an appropriate treatment plan.
At Balance Hormone Center, we provide advanced hormone testing and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that can help relieve joint pain. Imbalances in hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol are common causes of joint discomfort. We offer comprehensive lab testing to pinpoint hormone imbalances contributing to your joint issues. Our expert physicians then create customized bioidentical hormone treatments to restore optimal hormone levels and joint health.