If you need your joint pain pain condition diagnosed, or want to consider a minimally invasive alternative to traditional spine surgery or are seeking a spine surgeon, the spine doctors of the Atlas Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine of Manhattan, New York and Millburn, New Jersey would be happy to see you for a consultation and help you learn about the treatment options available to you for your joint pain.

Joint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions. No matter what causes it, joint pain can be very painful.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Osteoarthritis involves growth of bone spurs and degeneration of cartilage at a joint. It is very common in adults older than 45 and can cause joint pain.

Joint pain may also be caused by bursitis (inflammation of the bursae). The bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion and pad bony prominences, allowing muscles and tendons to move freely over the bone.

Common Causes of Joint Pain Include:

Unusual exertion or overuse, including strains or sprains
Injury, including fracture
Gout (especially found in the big toe)
Osteoarthritis
Septic arthritis
Tendonitis
Bursitis
Infectious diseases, including
Influenza
Measles (rubeola)
Rheumatic fever
Epstein-Barr viral syndrome
Hepatitis
Mumps
Rubella (German measles)
Varicella (chickenpox)
Chondromalacia patellae
Osteomyelitis
Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus

The pain management specialists of Atlas Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine of Manhattan, New York and Millburn, New Jersey would be happy to see you for a consultation and proper diagnosis of your joint pain. Our doctors would be  help you learn about the treatment options available to you for your joint pain and help you treat and manage your condition.