Knee Or Shoulder Pain: Get A Treatment

Knee Pain is generally considered synonymous to old age. However, many young people also suffer from chronic Knee Pain. Elderly people often except this as a part of their old age, but young people can sometimes suffer from depression as a result.

The main causes of Knee Pain are:

• Osteoarthritis
• Ruptured ligament
• Infection
• Torn cartilage
• Sports related injuries.

Shoulder Pain has also become a common problem among various age groups. Shoulder Pain leads to difficulty in using hands and moving shoulders and can interfere with daily life activities. Some major causes of Shoulder Pain are:

• Rotator cuff impingement
• Bursitis
• Tendonitis
• Arthritis
• Dislocation
• Frozen shoulder

Regardless of the cause of chronic Knee Pain or Shoulder Pain, proper treatment can help. The different treatment modalities available are as follows:

• Physical Therapy
• Cortisone injections
• Viscosupplementation injections (Synvisc, orthovisc, Supartz, hyalagan etc.)
• Massage Therapy
• Acupuncture
• Behavioral Therapy

If you are suffering from either knee or shoulder pain, help is available. Seniors should realize that it is not their part of life but rather a health problem that needs proper treatment. Discuss your problem with your health care provider and ask for some of the treatment discussed above.

PANKAJ GARG