Joint Pain Treatment in Atlanta
Joint pain is discomfort in your joints, the places where two bones meet. Joints are made up of bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments, and pain commonly affects the knees, ankles, hips, shoulders, neck, elbows, and wrists. At Life Balance Pain Care in Atlanta, joint pain care starts with an evaluation and a patient-first, non-surgical approach: we review your treatment options together and may use therapies such as PRP injections, image-guided (ultrasound-guided) injections, trigger point therapy, and supportive care, with the goal of reducing pain and helping you move more comfortably.
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Joints we commonly treat
Joint pain can affect any place where two bones meet. These are the areas patients ask us about most.
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What is joint pain?
Joint pain is a feeling of discomfort in your joints, the places where two bones meet. Your joints are made up of bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments, and pain can show up in any of them. The joints people notice most often include the knees, ankles, hips, shoulders, neck, elbows, and wrists. At Life Balance Pain Care, our Atlanta team takes time to understand where your pain is coming from and what it's keeping you from doing, then reviews your options with you so treatment fits your life. Our aim is to help reduce your pain and support your day-to-day comfort.
Non-surgical first
We start with conservative, non-surgical and regenerative options like PRP and image-guided injections before considering anything more invasive.
Personalized plan
We review your treatment options together through shared decision-making, so your plan reflects your goals and your joint.
Experienced care
Your care is led by Brad S. Bootstaylor, M.D., across our metro Atlanta offices.
How we treat joint pain at Life Balance Pain Care
Evaluation
We start by listening to your history and examining the affected joint or joints to understand whether the pain stems from wear-and-tear, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or another injury.
Personalized plan
Together we review your treatment options through shared decision-making, choosing an approach that fits your diagnosis and your goals, with the aim of reducing pain and supporting your comfort.
Treatment
Depending on your needs, treatment may include PRP injections, image-guided (ultrasound-guided) corticosteroid injections, trigger point therapy, and supportive care. We favor non-surgical and regenerative options first, and discuss medications with you when they're appropriate for your situation.
Follow-up
We check in on how you're responding, adjust your plan as needed, and support your recovery so you can work toward the activities joint pain has been limiting.
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What causes joint pain
Joint pain can stem from wear-and-tear related to aging, arthritis, gout, carpal tunnel syndrome, or an injury. Because a joint is a meeting point of bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments, discomfort can come from any of those structures, which is why an accurate diagnosis matters before treatment begins. Pain from an accident or work injury can also fall into this category, and we accept attorney liens for personal-injury cases so care isn't delayed while a claim is pending.
Where joint pain shows up
Common joints affected include the knees, ankles, hips, shoulders, neck, elbows, and wrists. Some people feel a single problem joint, while others notice aching across several at once. Wherever it appears, our Atlanta team focuses on relieving the pain and supporting the function that matters most to your day-to-day life.
Frequently asked questions
What is joint pain?
Joint pain is a feeling of discomfort in your joints, the places where two bones meet. Joints are made up of bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments, and pain can come from any of those structures. It most commonly affects the knees, ankles, hips, shoulders, neck, elbows, and wrists.
What causes joint pain?
Joint pain can stem from wear-and-tear related to aging, arthritis, gout, carpal tunnel syndrome, or an injury. Because so many structures meet inside a joint, an evaluation helps pinpoint the source before treatment begins.
How is joint pain treated at Life Balance Pain Care?
Care starts with an evaluation, then we review your treatment options together. Options may include PRP injections, image-guided (ultrasound-guided) corticosteroid injections, hyaluronic acid injections that lubricate the joint and ease painful friction, trigger point therapy, and supportive care, with medications discussed when appropriate. We favor non-surgical and regenerative approaches first.
Do you offer non-surgical and regenerative options like PRP?
Yes. PRP injection is one of the regenerative options we may use, alongside image-guided injections, trigger point therapy, and supportive care, as part of a non-surgical-first approach to joint pain. Your provider will discuss which options may be appropriate for you.
Do you accept attorney liens if my joint pain is from an accident?
Yes. For personal-injury cases, we accept attorney liens so you can begin care for your joint pain without waiting for your claim to settle.
Where are your Atlanta locations and how do I get started?
We have three metro Atlanta locations: Boulevard, Camp Creek, and Greenbriar. To get started, call us at 404-618-6825 to schedule an evaluation with Brad S. Bootstaylor, M.D., MD.