Our joints are responsible for helping us move, function, and get around from day to day. They allow us to make simple and complex movements. As such, injuries are common. Joint pain may be caused by age, wear and tear, overuse, and injuries. The pain may range from mild to severe and may limit mobility depending on the underlying cause or condition.
Treatment for Joint Pain
At Advanced Sports & Spine, we provide treatment for arthritis and joint pain in Charlotte, Huntersville, and Fort Mill to ease your pain and improve your mobility. Our holistic, multidisciplinary approach to pain management allows us to diagnose and treat the root cause of your joint pain. Joint pain treatments may include rest, exercise, dietary or lifestyle changes, injections, therapies, and/or medications. If rest and over-the-counter pain relievers do not relieve your joint pain, medical intervention is needed.
Regenerative medicine includes alternative therapies, such as PRP therapy and stem cell therapy, that help the body heal naturally. These treatments regrow, replace, or repair tissues in the body and minimize pain in the joints. Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP therapy, treats less severe joint and tendon injuries, whereas stem cell therapy is used for more advanced procedures.
In some cases, regenerative medicine allows patients to avoid unnecessary surgeries. Surgery is risky, highly invasive, and involves a lot of downtime. Regenerative medicine is minimally invasive and can be performed in the office of our board-certified pain management doctor. Side effects are rare, and the body heals naturally without the same downtime and risks. The recovery period may be a matter of days rather than months.
If you suffer from arthritis and severe joint pain, or your pain has been ongoing for over a month and isn’t relieved by rest or over-the-counter pain relievers, it may be time to consult your doctor.
At Advanced Sports & Spine, our integrative approach to arthritis and joint pain management in Charlotte, Huntersville, and Fort Mill includes non-surgical, non-opioid treatments. We personalize our joint pain management care for patients with the following symptoms:
Joint pain is common in the peripheral areas, such as the hips, knees, and shoulders. It is commonly caused by arthritis or inflammation. A peripheral joint injection helps to relieve the pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joint. This is a type of steroid injection that may be performed using fluoroscopy or ultrasound to guide the needle to the targeted area.
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Viscosupplement injections help treat arthritis pain. With this treatment, hyaluronic acid is applied to the joint to cushion the area against additional discomfort and inflammation. This may help relieve discomfort from using and moving damaged joints and improve mobility.
Bursa injections treat joint pain caused by bursitis. When the bursa, or small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the joints, become inflamed, it causes pain in the area. Bursa injections target these inflamed bursae in order to relieve pain and improve joint mobility. This treatment is performed in the office and involves injecting a steroid/anesthetic medication into the targeted area.
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Joint pain may be caused by wear and tear, age, injuries, and overuse. Common joint conditions include:
ABOUT TREATMENTS FOR JOINT PAIN
Joint pain has various causes including age, wear and tear, and overuse. Accidental and sports injuries can also lead to joint pain.
At our pain management practice in Charlotte, Huntersville, and Fort Mill, we offer several different options for treating joint pain. However, first we must diagnose the cause of your pain. Once the root of your joint pain has been determined, we can create an appropriate treatment plan. Effective treatments may include injections, medications, weight loss, physical therapy, or lifestyle changes to reduce or eliminate joint pain.
Joint pain may range from mild to severe depending on the cause. Common symptoms include pain and inflammation, joint stiffness, redness, warmth, and limited mobility.
Pain tolerance varies from patient to patient. However, if you have tried at-home therapies such as rest, ice, and pain relievers without success, contact your physician for an evaluation. Severe or chronic joint pain, pain that doesn’t go away with at-home therapy, or pain that limits your mobility requires medical treatment. The goal of treatment is to reduce your pain and improve your quality of life.
If you have tried to treat your joint pain with rest, ice, and pain relievers and your pain has not subsided, contact your pain management doctor. Additionally, you should contact your doctor if you have new or worsening symptoms or pain that affects your range of motion. An evaluation is necessary to determine the underlying cause of your joint pain.
Joint damage may be caused by injuries or underlying diseases. Common joint diseases or disorders include types of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, gout, lupus, and bursitis. If you think you have signs or symptoms of a joint disorder, contact your physician for an assessment.
Joint pain or injuries may occur from time to time, especially if you are involved in sports or physical activity. Joint pain is commonly caused by overuse or injury. In many cases, the pain subsides with general rest or over-the-counter therapies. However, severe or lingering pain from an injury should be addressed, as should any new or worsening pain that does not have a known cause.
Yes, we accept most major insurance providers. We will also help you maximize your insurance benefits and find an affordable treatment plan that fits your budget.
At Advanced Sports & Spine, your joint pain will be evaluated and treated by Dr. Usman Ahmad, a board-certified physiatrist with subspecialty training in interventional sports and spine medicine. Physiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. They are widely considered the best choice for joint pain because they focus on restoring function and quality of life using non-surgical, holistic methods rather than just masking symptoms.
Not necessarily. Our practice focuses exclusively on non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments. Many of our patients find significant relief through advanced options like peripheral joint injections, viscosupplementation, and regenerative therapies (PRP, shockwave, and stem cell therapy), which can often help you delay or completely avoid the need for invasive surgery.
No. While we may use medications as part of a multidisciplinary approach, we specialize in non-opioid pain management. Our goal is to treat the root cause of your pain through interventional treatments, lifestyle changes, and physical therapy rather than relying solely on medication.
Your first visit is a comprehensive evaluation. Dr. Ahmad will review your medical history, perform a physical exam, and may use diagnostic tools (like an ultrasound) to pinpoint the source of your discomfort. We don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all” care; by the end of your visit, we will have a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific diagnosis and activity goals.
Yes. We treat joint pain caused by a variety of conditions, including arthritis, bursitis, gout, overuse injuries, inflammation, and more. We aim to identify the underlying cause so your treatment plan can be effective and lasting. Take the first step toward lasting relief. Schedule an appointment with our joint pain management team in Charlotte, Huntersville, or Fort Mill today.
