People can experience joint pain for different reasons. Because of this, their treatments and outcomes differ. The majority of Mason joint pain is not serious and resolves on its own without long-term issues. But, some cases require long-term treatment and lead to more significant joint issues. Joint pain may impact only one joint or several joints. 

Common Causes of Joint Pain

The possible causes of joint pain may depend on the person’s age. The causes of joint pain in children are different than that of adults. Some causes may be obvious, like a sports injury. But, others need to be investigated and assessed by a specialist. 

Some joint pain occurs because of the structures surrounding the joint. The pain may be due to issues with the joint lining, the joint bone, or nearby bone, as well as the ligaments, muscles, or tendons around it. Also, nerve pain can cause joint pain known as referred pain. For instance, a hip issue may also cause knee pain. A slipped disc in the back causes nerve damage, resulting in leg pain. Below are the most common causes of joint pain:

• Infection. General body infections such as flu-like illnesses accompanied by fever can cause joint pain. 
• Osteoarthritis. Joint pain occurs in this condition, which develops due to joint wear and tear. This type of arthritis affects several joints such as the hip, hands, knee, and other spinal joints. 
• Rheumatoid arthritis. This condition causes joint swelling, inflammation, and pain. The pain is usually worse in the morning.
• Gout. A gout attack causes serious pain. Usually, this condition occurs in one joint but may eventually impact other joints.
• Menopause. Joint pain is a common symptom of menopause. Menopause is the reason women going through this stage of life will experience it.  

Treatment for Joint Pain

A lot of joint pain disappears on its own or just with pain relievers. But, some causes may require seeing a pain management expert like a physiatrist, chiropractor or ortheopaedic doctor. 

Initially, joint pain is dealt with by taking over-the-counter medications like Ibuprofen, NSAIDs in gel or cream form to be topically used over the painful joints. Minor joint pain caused by injuries such as sprains, overuse injuries, and strains can be effectively treated with ketoprofen, ibuprofen, and diclofenac. 

The underlying cause will dictate the need for further treatment. Some patients who experience joint pain may require long-term treatment and must visit a joint specialist.