Finding yourself sitting on the sidelines due to joint pain and stiffness? Whether you’re missing out on your favorite hobby, struggling to keep up with the kids, or simply feeling limited in your daily activities, arthritis can make everyday life a challenge.
At Nexclin Medicine in Roswell, Georgia, we understand the discomfort and frustration that arthritis can cause. Our experienced team is proud to offer a range of innovative treatment options, including arthritis injections, to help you regain your mobility and enjoy life to the fullest.
Arthritis doesn’t have to limit your life. Read on as we explore three effective injectable options that can help you take control of your joint health and get back to doing what you love.
Arthritis isn’t just one condition — it’s an umbrella term for over 100 different diseases that affect your joints and surrounding tissues. An estimated 53 million Americans are currently living with some form of arthritis, including common types like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout.
If you have arthritis, you may experience symptoms such as:
The specific symptoms you notice and the joints they affect can vary greatly, depending upon the type of arthritis you have.
For example, osteoarthritis often impacts weight-bearing joints like the knees and hips, while rheumatoid arthritis tends to affect smaller joints in the hands, wrists, feet, and ankles. Gout is well-known for causing sudden, severe joint pain, typically in the big toe.
If you’re struggling to find relief from your symptoms, we may recommend one of three common types of arthritis injections: corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). These minimally invasive treatments offer targeted pain relief and improved joint function. Here’s how they each work:
Corticosteroids imitate the body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormone, cortisone, by suppressing your immune system’s response within the affected joint. Corticosteroid arthritis injections deliver a concentrated dose of corticosteroids directly to the source of inflammation, quickly and effectively reducing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Corticosteroids are often the first choice for managing acute flare-ups of inflammatory arthritis in a variety of joints, including the shoulders, hips, knees, wrists, and ankles.
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that cushions and lubricates your joints. Osteoarthritis can cause hyaluronic acid to deteriorate over time, so that it loses its protective properties.
Hyaluronic acid injections replenish this fluid, helping to improve joint mobility, reduce friction, and reduce impact on the joint surfaces. They may also encourage the body to produce more hyaluronic acid on its own.
PRP therapy utilizes the innate healing properties of your own blood. During the procedure, we draw a blood sample and process it, resulting in a platelet-rich serum. We then inject this serum into the affected joint, where it kickstarts the body’s healing response and promotes tissue repair.
Some research indicates that PRP injections may be just as helpful, if not more so, than hyaluronic acid injections for certain types of arthritis.
Our team of arthritis specialists carefully evaluates your individual condition prior to treatment, considering factors such as your specific type of arthritis, the location and severity of symptoms, and your medical history. This comprehensive evaluation helps us determine the most appropriate injection therapy for your needs.
Ready to take control of your arthritis? Schedule a consultation with Nexclin Medicine online or by phone today, and let us help you find relief from joint pain and stiffness.
