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Joint pain is discomfort that occurs at any joint — the point where two or more bones meet. It can develop in the form of a medical condition (like arthritis) or an injury. Joint pain can either be mild, causing soreness with each movement, or it can be severe, making it impossible to use that joint. Joint pain often occurs in the shoulders and knees. Self-care treatment options are typically enough to alleviate mild joint pain, although physical therapy and joint injection can also be effective if necessary. In some cases, surgical repair of the joint is required.
Symptoms of joint pain include swelling of the joint area, instability and weakness, stiffness, redness and warmth to the touch, a popping noise when applying pressure, and inability to straighten out the joint.
Injuries can cause joint pain by affecting the ligaments and tendons surrounding a joint, as well as the bones, cartilage and ligaments that form the joint itself.
Mechanical problems
Other knee problems include Iliotibial band syndrome, Chondromalacia patellae, Osgood-Schlatter disease, Osteochondritis dissecans
A diagnosis can be made for joint pain using imaging tests such as an x-ray, computerized tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), all of which detect bone trauma. Blood tests and fluid tests may be necessary for certain forms of joint pain.
Your doctor may prescribe medications to help relieve pain and to treat underlying conditions, such as arthritis.
Therapy options
Self-care options
Over-the-counter pain relievers can help to alleviate discomfort in joints. Other easy methods include getting more rest from the strain of daily activities, using ice packs to treat inflammation, compression bandages to prevent fluid buildup, and elevating joints to prevent swelling.