Chronic hip, knee, or spine joint pain can affect your quality of life in every way. Dr. Ajith Nair offers advanced in-office therapies including joint injections and radiofrequency ablation for long-term relief.
The most common joint condition — a degenerative breakdown of the protective cartilage at the ends of bones, allowing bones to rub together and create chronic pain and friction.
An autoimmune condition that causes chronic inflammation in the joints, leading to progressive stiffness, swelling, and pain that can affect daily function.
Chronic joint pain may develop after traumatic injuries from a fall, car accident, or sports activity, even after the initial injury has healed.
Beyond arthritis and trauma, a range of conditions can contribute to chronic joint pain that may benefit from specialized pain management evaluation.
Inflammation of the bursae or tendons surrounding a joint can cause localized pain and reduced range of motion that does not respond to rest alone.
When degenerative joint changes compress a nearby nerve, pain may radiate beyond the joint — a condition that may respond well to targeted interventional treatments.
A widespread pain condition that can cause joint and muscle pain along with fatigue, sleep disturbance, and sensitivity to touch across multiple body areas.
Reduced bone density can lead to fractures and joint pain, particularly in the spine, hip, and wrist, requiring specialized pain management strategies.
Bacterial or viral infections affecting a joint (septic arthritis) can cause acute pain, swelling, and warmth that requires medical evaluation and treatment.
Dr. Nair reviews your medical history, physically examines the joint, and may order X-rays, MRI, or blood testing to confirm the source of your joint pain before recommending treatment.
The goal is to reduce pain and increase joint function without relying on strong opioids or surgery. Dr. Nair offers several targeted in-office therapies based on your specific diagnosis.
Injections of anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medications delivered directly into the joint reduce pain and inflammation, helping you regain strength and engage in physical therapy.
Specialized injections including epidural steroid injections, sympathetic nerve blocks, and cervical and lumbar facet joint blocks address joint pain in the spine specifically.
If degeneration leads to nerve compression, radiofrequency ablation uses targeted heat to create a lesion blocking pain signals from traveling to the brain for long-lasting relief.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Ajith Nair at Kentuckiana Pain Specialists. Our team will evaluate the source of your joint pain and recommend the most appropriate treatment for your condition.
Common questions patients ask before seeking treatment for chronic joint pain.
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