Orthopedic specialists and physical therapists at Memorial Regional Health work together to help patients with joint pain in the shoulder, knee, hip or as a result of arthritis.

Move Them or Lose Them

Joint pain can stem from misuse or neglect, so maintaining an active lifestyle and eating a well-balanced diet is key to long-term health and well-being.

Everyday exercises to consider include walking, resistance training, stretching, jogging, biking and hiking. Focus on exercises that strengthen your core to protect your back and lower extremities.

Simple beginner exercises or stretching programs can help with joint pain relief. For best results, develop an effective at-home program with a licensed physical therapist or orthopedic specialist.

“Patients should seek treatment if any of their lifestyle functions are being disrupted. Living in pain should not be normal.” 
— Dr. Alex Meininger, orthopedic surgeon

Do I Need Surgery?

Other nonoperative methods are exhausted before surgery is recommended. Physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, topical formulations, balance and/or exercise programs and injectables are helpful tools tried first to help with joint pain relief.

After all other measures are exhausted, surgery becomes the best option to get patients back to a normal lifestyle.

Physical Therapy Benefits

Early PT intervention can prevent types of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunctions, helping with pain, weakness, loss of mobility, decreased strength, difficulty performing daily tasks, difficulty walking and poor balance.

MRH Physical Therapy Team

PT treatment plans vary based on patient presentation of joint pain but may include:

• Manual therapy
• Therapeutic exercise
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Dry needling, therapeutic taping
• Tool-assisted myofascial release
• Cupping
• Balance training
• Gait training
• Posture re-education
• Activity modification.

Why MRH Orthopedics?

• Local
• Experienced
• Qualified
• Individualized care
• Minimally invasive techniques
• Exhaustion of other methods before operative care is suggested
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Speedy recovery times
• On-site, local physical therapy team for post-surgery rehabilitation

Your Partners in Joint Pain Relief

Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute (SOSI) orthopedic surgeons provide MRH patients with high-quality orthopedic care in Moffat County. We proudly exceed national benchmarks and produce safe outcomes for our patients.

Appointments are available in Craig for all ages and needs.

Call 970-826-2450 to schedule.