A joint is where two bones meet. The human body has 360 joints, but not all of them are moveable. Dr. Ali Nairizi, Dr. Nicholas Carlevato at United Pain Urgent Care offer joint pain relief in Reno, NV. Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the United States, affecting nearly 60 million people. 

Types

When a joint is injured, it is seven times more likely to develop arthritis, even if treated correctly, than a joint that hasn't been injured. More than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions can affect joints. The three main types of arthritis are rheumatoid, psoriatic, and osteo.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It is a degenerative disease caused by or a risk factor for injury, being overweight, overuse, being a woman, being older, genetics, and race.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition. It is the most disabling form of arthritis. It affects over 1.3 million Americans, of whom three-quarters are women. It is caused by the immune system attacking healthy tissues.
Psoriatic arthritis is also an autoimmune condition of the inflammatory type. It often goes hand in hand with the autoimmune skin condition psoriasis. It typically shows itself between the ages of 30 and 50. There may be a hereditary element to psoriatic arthritis that is one of the causes. It may also be a result of lifestyle and environment. 

Symptoms

All three main types of arthritis cause symptoms. Some are the same for all three, and some are exclusive to that particular type of arthritis. Joint pain in Reno, NV, stiffness, swelling, and changes in the joint's ability to move.
Osteoarthritis also causes the sensation that the joint is unstable and even loose, and the joint may change shape.
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect other body parts beyond the joints, including the eyes, skin, and organs. In most cases, the stiffness is worse in the morning.
Psoriatic arthritis includes scaly patches on the skin, scalp, knees, and elbows. It also causes tenderness in the ligaments and tendons attached to bones. 

Treatment Options

Treatment for joint pain begins at home with heat and ice, OTC NSAIDs, exercise but avoid high-impact exercise, and weight loss to reduce joint stress. When you need medical help, you can get a knee brace, shots, physical therapy, regenerative therapy, and joint replacement surgery.

Dr. Nairizi, and Dr. Carlevato of United Pain Urgent Care offer treatment and pain relief for arthritis and joint pain in Reno, NV. Call our office at (775) 384-1380 to make an appointment.