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Muscle Spasms Due to Osteoarthritis (OA)

March 9, 2016/0 Comments/in Arthritis, Pain /by Matthew Thorson

muscle spasms and osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis affects many people as they age (and their bodies begin to break down). In addition to pain, stiffness, and tenderness in the joints, osteoarthritis can also cause muscle spasms. In this article, we are going to talk about muscle spasms as they relate to osteoarthritis – how to determine if spasms are caused by OA and some treatment options.

When Osteoarthritis Causes Muscle Spasms

Osteoarthritis (OA for short) is a degenerative condition that impacts a person’s joints. It occurs when the tissue in a person’s joints begins to erode. OA is the most common type of arthritis, and most often impacts the joints in the knees, hips, spine, and hands. Here are a few of the most common symptoms of osteoarthritis:

  • Pain and tenderness in the joint
  • Decreased range of motion or flexibility
  • Muscle spasms

Many people experience osteoarthritis symptoms to varying degrees as they age. Early identification can help reduce the severity of pain, inflexibility, and muscle spasms.

How to treat Muscle Spasms Caused by OA

Muscle spasms can be caused by a number of potential factors, so the first step in treatment is determining the precise cause. There is really no way to treat osteoarthritis – but you can mitigate its symptoms, including muscle spasms. Pain medications (over the counter or prescription meds), physical therapy, and various injections can all be useful in decreasing the severity of muscle spasms as well as other symptoms.

The pain management physicians at Advanced Spine & Pain Clinics of MN have been treating Minnesotan patients suffering from muscle spasms and osteoarthritis for over two decades. Our doctors have the knowledge and experience to diagnose your condition, and put together a treatment strategy that fits your needs. If you are suffering from muscle spasms and have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, set up your appointment with a pain doctor today by contacting our office.

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osteoarthritis or RA

Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

January 25, 2016/0 Comments/in Arthritis /by Matthew Thorson

osteoarthritis or RA

Although they both contain the word “arthritis” – osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are different conditions that require different treatment approaches. In this article, we are going to offer some tips for differentiating between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. We will also talk about the specific treatment options for each condition.

Osteoarthritis (OA)

Osteoarthritis is a very common condition in which the protective cartilage between our joints breaks down, causing the bones to rub against one another. It can worsen over time and cause increasingly more and more pain. Osteoarthritis most commonly impacts the joints in the knees, spine, hands, and hips. Here are some of the common symptoms of the condition:

  • Pain, stiffness, and tenderness in the affected joint
  • Decreased flexibility
  • A “grating” sensation in the joints

Treatments for osteoarthritis can include regular exercise, pain medications and injections to reduce pain, and physical therapy.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Rheumatoid arthritis (or RA for short) is similar to osteoarthritis, but has several key differences. The biggest difference is that RA impacts the lining of the joints, rather than the cartilage breakdown that osteoarthritis is famous for. RA is, in fact, an autoimmune disorder that causes your body to mistakenly attack its own tissues. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include:

  • Swelling in the joints
  • Morning stiffness
  • Bumps of tissue underneath the skin
  • Fatigue and unexplained weight loss

There is no cure for RA, but there are numerous treatments that can address its symptoms, and reduce its advancement.

If you are experiencing symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, contact a specialized pain management physician today. The pain doctors at Advanced Spine & Pain Clinics of MN have over two decades of experience treating RA and osteoarthritis, and can help form a treatment plan that fits your unique needs. Contact our office today to set up an appointment.

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