{"id":1366,"date":"2026-10-10T22:52:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T22:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/?page_id=1366"},"modified":"2026-10-10T22:52:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T22:52:52","slug":"joint-pain-treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/conditions\/joint-pain-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint Pain Treatment for Knees, Hips, Shoulders and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Sore, stiff joints make ordinary things harder, from climbing stairs to opening a jar. Joint pain treatment at Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation of NY & CT (PMR) starts by finding out why a joint hurts, then combines exercise, hands-on care and smarter ways to load it. We treat joint pain at our two offices in Danbury, CT and Brewster, NY.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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What causes joint pain?<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Pain can start inside a joint or in the tendons, ligaments, bursae and muscles around it, and each source is treated differently. Many have their own page in our list of conditions we treat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Wear-and-tear arthritis<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Osteoarthritis<\/a>, the most common form of arthritis, develops as cartilage and the bone beneath it change over time, most often in the knees, hips, hands and spine. Typical signs are stiffness after rest that loosens within about half an hour, aching after activity and a grinding feeling. Age, an old injury and extra body weight raise the risk.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Injuries<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A twist, fall or collision can sprain a ligament or tear cartilage, such as the knee\u2019s meniscus. Swelling, giving way, catching or locking all call for a careful exam.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Tendon and bursa problems<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Pain beside a joint, rather than deep inside it, often comes from an irritated tendon or bursa. Tendonitis<\/a> tends to hurt with specific movements, such as reaching or gripping, while bursitis<\/a> often causes a tender spot and pain when you lie on that side.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Posture, load and muscle balance<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Joints share the work with the muscles around them. Weak hip muscles can overload the knees, and a sudden jump in training, yard work or repetitive tasks can strain any joint.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n

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When joint pain needs a physician<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Some joint pain comes from inflammatory arthritis, gout, infection or Lyme arthritis, a cause of knee swelling worth ruling out in our area. These need a physician\u2019s diagnosis. See your doctor promptly if you have:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t