Arthritis & Joint Pain Treatment
Arthritis means inflammation of a joint, and it is one of the most common causes of chronic pain and disability in adults. The most frequent form, osteoarthritis, develops as joint cartilage wears down over time, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced motion — most often in the knees, hips, hands, and spine. Mountain View Pain Center helps patients manage arthritis and stay active using non-surgical care: pain management, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and acupuncture, coordinated in one plan.
Types of Arthritis & Joint Pain We Help Manage
Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) in the knees, hips, shoulders, hands, and spine — including facet joint arthritis in the neck and low back. Inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, is managed in partnership with rheumatology; our role is helping control pain and preserve function. Post-traumatic arthritis can develop years after a joint injury.
Common Symptoms
Joint pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest (the osteoarthritis pattern), morning stiffness, swelling or enlargement of the joint, grinding or crepitus, reduced range of motion, and flare-ups after overuse or weather changes.
How We Evaluate Arthritis
We examine the affected joints and how you move, review your history and prior imaging, and use X-rays when staging the arthritis would change the plan. Because pain from an arthritic hip or spine can refer elsewhere, the exam covers neighboring regions too. When an inflammatory arthritis is suspected, we coordinate referral for rheumatologic workup.
How We Treat Arthritis & Joint Pain
- Pain management — injections, including joint injections and, for spine arthritis, facet-targeted procedures such as radiofrequency ablation, reduce pain so you can stay active
- Physical therapy — strengthening and mobility work is proven first-line care for osteoarthritis; stronger muscles unload painful joints
- Chiropractic care — maintains mobility in the spine and surrounding joints and addresses compensating mechanics
- Acupuncture — an evidence-informed adjunct, particularly studied for knee osteoarthritis
Request Your Appointment — clinics across Colorado and Arizona, or call (720) 749-5599.
Arthritis & Joint Pain FAQs
Does arthritis only affect older people?
No. While osteoarthritis becomes more common with age, it can follow joint injuries in younger adults, and inflammatory arthritis can begin at any age.
Will exercise make my arthritis worse?
The opposite, for most people: appropriate, progressive exercise reduces arthritis pain and improves function. The key is the right type and dose, which is what a structured therapy program provides.
Can arthritis be cured?
Cartilage loss can't be reversed, but symptoms can be managed well for years. Many patients maintain full, active lives with conservative care and never need joint replacement.
What's the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Osteoarthritis is mechanical wear of cartilage, usually in one or a few joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that inflames many joints symmetrically and requires medical management by rheumatology.
Do I need a referral to schedule?
Most patients can schedule directly without a referral. Some insurance plans require one for coverage — we verify your benefits before your first visit, so call (720) 749-5599 and we'll handle the details.
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Last updated: July 23, 2026.