Pain in the joints, bones, ligaments, muscles, and tendons is cause by musculoskeletal diseases. These may be cause by a number of circumstances, including an accident or a persistent illness such as arthritis. If you feel you have a musculoskeletal ailment, seek the help of a healthcare specialist to identify the problem. You do not have to live in pain if you get good therapy.
Dr. Asare Christian, a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, and the staff at Aether Medicine in Wayne, PA can help you evaluate whether you have a musculoskeletal ailment. Dr. Christian treats patients ranging in age from 10 to adult who have elbow, hip, lower back, knee, joint, shoulder, and neck injuries (both sports and occupational).
At Aether Medicine in Wayne, Pennsylvania, Dr. Christian often treats the following Muscle conditions:
- Arthritis
- Congenital flaws
- Muscle injuries cause by fractures, soft tissue injury, sprains, concussions, and unintentional wounds
- Pathologies/diseases of the musculoskeletal system
- Overuse, repeated weight-bearing activities, and occupational exposure all cause stress.
- Degeneration of the musculoskeletal system
What are the various musculoskeletal treatment options?
Dr. Christian will meet with you for a consultation to go over your issues, medical history, family history, lifestyle, and current medicines. He will do a thorough examination and may prescribe further tests. He will discuss treatment options with you after evaluating all of your test findings. The objective is to collaborate with you to create a treatment plan that will enhance your quality of life. Among the musculoskeletal therapy possibilities are:- Changes in lifestyle
- Injections for pain
- Options for nonsurgical therapy
- Manual or physical treatment
- Medication to treat inflammation
- Techniques for relaxation
- Alternative therapies
About Musculoskeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal pain may have a negative influence on your quality of life. Medical problems or injuries may cause pain. Pain is often characterise as chronic or acute. The intensity of the discomfort might vary from minor to severe. Acute pain often does not stay long, however chronic pain may easily endure 3 – 6 months or more. Musculoskeletal problems may cause the following symptoms:- Stiffness
- Pain
- Inflammation
- Grinding or cracking sounds at the joints
- Weakness
- Reduced range of motion
