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How Can Pain In The Joints And Back Be Treated?

For years I have had pain in all the joints of my body and my back. They all hurt all the time and seem to worsen while relaxing.. My right knee and back have really been bothering me a lot while laying down...getting out of bed or standing after sitting for a short time is brutal...
Sat, 6 Oct 2018
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Hi,

The location and movement of a pain give clues as to what is going on. And a localized joint problem implies that particular joint(s) is damaged. This can be fixed surgically. Aspirin-like drugs often also are helpful.

Mechanically, taking the weight off of the joint is helpful. Canes, walkers, braces are helpful exactly to the extent they take weight off. All will be more likely to have more effect than dieting which is unlikely to result in even a 10% change. Moving more gracefully through ballroom dance, tai chi or yoga will likely have the most effect on the strain on the area.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman,
Addiction Medicine Specialist
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How Can Pain In The Joints And Back Be Treated?

Hi, The location and movement of a pain give clues as to what is going on. And a localized joint problem implies that particular joint(s) is damaged. This can be fixed surgically. Aspirin-like drugs often also are helpful. Mechanically, taking the weight off of the joint is helpful. Canes, walkers, braces are helpful exactly to the extent they take weight off. All will be more likely to have more effect than dieting which is unlikely to result in even a 10% change. Moving more gracefully through ballroom dance, tai chi or yoga will likely have the most effect on the strain on the area. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist