Musculoskeletal pain is any pain relating to or involving the muscles and the skeleton. It is not a secret that chronic musculoskeletal pain is the number-one cause of disability in North America. Nor is it a secret that chronic back pain is the leading cause of disability in Americans under the age of 45. But what about shoulder, hip and knee pain?

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, affects more than 20 million Americans. Osteoarthritis is so prevalent in Americans older than 65 that 70% are estimated to have the disease. Shoulder, hip and knee pain are common in osteoarthritis sufferers. Other musculoskeletal disorders include certain types of headaches, myofascial pain, osteoporotic compression and metastatic vertebral fractures, arm pain and leg pain.

The goal of pain management is to improve and restore function, and using more than one therapeutic modality improves the chances for success. At Michigan Spine & Pain, we perform a wide variety of nonsurgical treatments to relieve musculoskeletal pain, particularly in the shoulders, hips and knees. Our treatments include physical therapy, injections and medication management.

To provide the best possible care for you, we support your primary-care doctor throughout the treatment process. After a comprehensive consultation that outlines specific treatment options, we will send your doctor a written report for review. We’re always available to discuss your condition and answer any questions you or your doctor have in detail. It’s everything you and your doctor need to stay up-to-date on your pain-relief care.

By working closely with your doctor as a true partner in healthcare, you are assured a positive experience that can produce the results you need – and the professional relationship your doctor wants. Ask us about all the options for shoulder, hip and knee pain relief today.