Musculoskeletal Degenerative Disorders

Musculoskeletal degenerative disorders like arthritis cause gradual changes in your body — but you can slow the process and stop painful symptoms with the right treatment approach. At InnovateMed Medical Group, our team guides his patients to recovery using a comprehensive nonsurgical philosophy that emphasizes the interconnectedness of physical form and function. Book your appointment online or call the Orange, CA office today.

Addressing Musculoskeletal Degenerative Disorders for Improved Quality of Life

Musculoskeletal degenerative disorders are conditions that gradually damage bones, joints, and soft tissues. Negative changes in these parts of your body can cause pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and even disability if untreated. 

Some common types of musculoskeletal degenerative disorders include: 

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Rotator cuff disease
• Degenerative disc disease
• Spinal stenosis
• Ankylosing spondylitis

Other conditions can also cause musculoskeletal degeneration and may sometimes receive similar treatment. For example, lupus causes muscle and joint pain that can worsen over time. But, since it stems from immune system malfunction, it’s known mainly as an autoimmune disease versus a musculoskeletal degenerative disorder.

Causes Musculoskeletal Degenerative Disorders?

The most common cause of musculoskeletal degenerative disorders is changes related to aging. It’s normal to experience changes throughout your body as you age. Your bones and tissues can slowly loosen, thin out, break down, weaken, and become more vulnerable to injury. 

Injuries may accelerate the development of musculoskeletal degenerative diseases. For example, a joint injury increases the risk of later developing arthritis significantly. 

Genetics can also influence the development of musculoskeletal degenerative disorders, as can your lifestyle and overall health. 

Effective Treatment and Prevention Strategies for Musculoskeletal Degenerative Disorders

If you have frequent musculoskeletal pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving normally, it’s time to reach out to InnovateMed Medical Group for help. 

By nature, musculoskeletal degenerative disorders worsen over time, so seeking treatment early is important — don’t wait until you can’t function to get help.

InnovateMed Medical Group focuses on noninvasive solutions for musculoskeletal degenerative disorders. After performing a comprehensive musculoskeletal analysis using advanced tools like Kinetisense to evaluate your range of motion using artificial intelligence, you’ll get an individual treatment plan that focuses on healing and pain relief. 

The most common approaches include:

• Osteopathic manipulative treatment
• Rehabilitation with virtual reality goggles
• Joint injections
• Trigger point injections 
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
• Prolotherapy 

Taking the noninvasive approach early in the course of your degenerative disease can help you return to normal activities without fear of pain and physical problems. InnovateMed Medical Group helps to ensure you get symptom relief and long-lasting results. 

For help with your degenerative musculoskeletal condition, call InnovateMed Medical Group or click on the provided online appointment scheduling feature today.