Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting more than 30 million adults in the U.S. If joint pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis restrict your mobility and quality of life, the board-certified providers at Nebben Physical Medicine in Clarksville, Tennessee, offer a solution. They use K-Laser treatment to restore joint structure and function without surgery or downtime. Call Nebben Physical Medicine to learn more, or use the online booking tool today.
Osteoarthritis is a common chronic disease that occurs when the cartilage that normally cushions your bones wears down over time. It’s a condition that causes stiffness and pain because of damage in your spine, hips, knees, wrists, and other joints. If you suffer from osteoarthritis, the team of physical medicine providers at Nebben Physical Medicine help ease your pain and restore joint function.
If you have osteoarthritis, you might experience the following signs and symptoms commonly associated with the disease:
Risk factors for osteoarthritis include older age, being a woman, obesity, previous joint injuries, repeated joint stress, certain metabolic diseases, and genetics. Without proper treatment, osteoarthritis can progressively become worse and more painful over time.
The providers at Nebben Physical Medicine review your symptoms and medical history and use blood or imaging tests to diagnose osteoarthritis and its symptoms. They may recommend one or more of the following physical medicine treatments to restore joint function and ease pain:
K-Laser therapy delivers red and near-infrared laser light wavelengths to the joints to boost circulation, decrease swelling, reduce pain, enhance tissue repair, and relieve joint pain without surgery or downtime.
In addition to regenerative medicine joint therapies, your practitioner also offers steroid injections and hyaluronic acid injections to lubricate the joints and ease osteoarthritis pain. They let you know which type of joint injection is right for you based on the severity of your condition and preferences.
Don’t live with osteoarthritis pain and limited mobility when simple solutions are available at Nebben Physical Medicine. Schedule an appointment over the phone, or use the online booking tool today.