If you suffer with Osteoarthritis, let Orange County Pain Clinics help.
Osteoarthritis is characterized by the deterioration of joint cartilage and bone. It is a common type of joint disease, and the most common form of arthritis. It is frequently seen in patients that are:
- Overweight
- Do a lot of lifting, climbing, or kneeling.
What are the symptoms?
Osteoarthritis can cause pain in a number of areas. You might experience pain in your legs or hips, hands, and knees. The condition can also deteriorate the cartilage surrounding your back’s facet joints, which can lead to significant back pain. Additionally, osteoarthritis can deteriorate the discs in your back and may also lead to sacroiliac joint pain and sciatica. You might notice that the pain brought on by osteoarthritis worsens throughout the day.
How is it treated?
The treatments available for osteoarthritis are focused on managing pain. There are several techniques that can manage the pain, depending on where you are experiencing the most discomfort. For example, radiofrequency ablation uses heat to disable nerve tissue and prevent it from transmitting pain signals to the brain.