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Joints are the space between bones that allow for proper movement and function.\u00a0 Our body has many different types of joints, from those that barely move at all (e.g., the sutures in your skull) to synovial joints that move in many different directions (e.g., shoulder joints, ankle joints, hip joints, etc.).\u00a0 When the joints move properly, your muscles and ligaments function at an optimal level.\u00a0 This affords you proper function and no pain.\u00a0 When the joints don\u2019t move properly, however, the function of your muscles and ligaments is adversely impacted.\u00a0 This is an ideal time to call to set up an appointment with a chiropractor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Joint Pain\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Arthralgia (Greek for joint pain<\/a>) is discomfort that occurs in a location where two bones meet.\u00a0 Pain can occur in joints anywhere in the body, including the hands, back, knees, neck and shoulders.\u00a0 There are many common causes of joint pain, ranging from injury (e.g., broken bones, dislocations and muscle sprains and strains) to arthritis (e.g., osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, etc.) to infectious and inflammatory diseases (e.g., autoimmune disease, bursitis, and tendonitis).<\/p>\n

<\/b>Improperly Working Joints<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 When joints do not work properly, it can lead to a variety of problems.\u00a0 Primarily, when the joints do not work properly, the muscles and ligaments cannot function properly either.\u00a0 They will tend to either shorten or elongate, depending on the joint problem.\u00a0 When this occurs, they will leak chemical messengers that will irritate local tissues and nerves.\u00a0 This leads to further pain and dysfunction.\u00a0 It turns out to be a vicious cycle until the underlying joint problem is addressed.<\/p>\n

Factors Affecting Joint Function\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>The causes of joint problems fall under one of three main categories: mechanical, chemical, and\/or mental.\u00a0 Macro trauma (big trauma) such as a car crash or bad fall and micro trauma (repetitive-use injury) are both mechanical factors that inhibit joint function.\u00a0 An example of a chemical factor would be making dietary choices that are inflammatory, which increases the likelihood that your joints will swell more easily and become susceptible to additional injuries.\u00a0 Mental factors become more apparent when people are under stress.\u00a0 Many times they will get headaches, back pain, neck pain, stomach pain, etc.\u00a0 Stress affects the hormones and chemicals in your body and can create an environment where healthy joint function is hard to maintain.<\/p>\n

Chiropractors help primarily with the mechanical causes of joint pain and dysfunction; however, we are trained to deal with certain chemical and mental influences as well.\u00a0 Rather than a temporary solution with medication, or risky surgery, chiropractic treatment<\/a> is the primary treatment that addresses the underlying cause of joint dysfunction.\u00a0 Normal ranges of motion are restored and inflammation reduced, allowing for soft tissue reactions to heal.\u00a0 After a thorough examination<\/a>, occasionally, the chiropractor will find that this patient would be better served by another medical professional.\u00a0 If this is the case, East End Chiropractic<\/a> will let you know promptly and will refer you to a professional that can provide you with the necessary treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Joints are the space between bones that allow for proper movement and function.\u00a0 Our body has many different types of joints, from those that barely move at all (e.g., the sutures in your skull) to synovial joints that move in many different directions (e.g., shoulder joints, ankle joints, hip joints, etc.).\u00a0 When the joints move […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[221,118],"tags":[267,272,346,273,268,274,144,270,162,271,269],"yoast_head":"\nJoint Pain - Nashville TN - East End Chiropractic<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A joint links bones and if you have normal joint function, there shouldn't be pain. 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