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Treatment for Joint Pain

Joint pain is a focus at Kliniken in Harrogate because it can disrupt daily activities and diminish your quality of life. Whether you're dealing with discomfort from arthritis, recovering from a sports injury, or managing chronic pain, our thorough diagnosis and treatment plans are designed to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall well-being. We invite you to contact us to schedule a consultation to discuss your joint concerns.

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OVERVIEW

Understanding the Causes of Joint Pain

Joint pain can stem from various conditions or injuries. Our orthopaedic specialists are skilled at diagnosing and treating joint pain caused by:

  • Osteoarthritis – The gradual wear and tear of cartilage in joints.
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis – An autoimmune condition causing inflammation of the joint lining.
  • Septic Arthritis – A bacterial infection in the joint leading to swelling and pain.
  • Sprains and Tendinitis – Injuries caused by overstretching or inflammation of tendons due to repetitive motion.
  • Gout – A type of arthritis triggered by uric acid crystal buildup in the joint.
  • Bursitis – Inflamed bursae, the tiny fluid-filled sacs cushioning your joints.
  • Sports Injuries – Damage to ligaments, tendons, or cartilage sustained during athletic activity

While joint pain can affect anyone, it’s more common among specific groups:

  • Seniors experiencing age-related wear and tear
  • Athletes who put a lot of strain on tendons, ligaments, and joints in training and competitions
  • Individuals with repetitive motion in their routines or work
  • Anyone with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, or previous joint injuries
  • Those with high anxiety levels or mental health conditions, as stress can exacerbate inflammation
  • Overweight individuals, where increased weight puts added pressure on joints.

Who Is at Risk for Joint Pain?

Joint Pain Treatment Options

Our independently owned practice offers a range of evidence-based treatments, from non-invasive therapies for smaller joints to advanced surgical solutions for hip or knee joint pain relief. Possible options available, their benefits, and expected recovery times include:

  • Pain Medication – Our specialists may recommend medications to provide immediate pain relief and reduce inflammation. Options include over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and prescription medications when necessary.
    • Benefits: Quick relief of mild to moderate pain.
    • Recovery Time: Immediate symptom management, which is especially useful in short-term flare-ups.
  • Physical Therapy – Through guided exercises, stretching routines, and strengthening programmes, our physical therapists can help you regain mobility and reduce pain caused by joint injuries and related conditions.
    • Benefits: Improves flexibility, enhances muscle strength, and promotes long-term recovery.
    • Recovery Time: This varies based on the condition, but it typically takes four to eight weeks of consistent therapy.
  • Steroid or Hyaluronic Acid Injections – Injectable treatments such as corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid provide temporary pain relief and improve joint function and flexibility.
    • Benefits: These are non-surgical solutions for combating joint swelling and stiffness.
    • Recovery Time: Relief usually begins within 24–48 hours and lasts several months.
  • Arthroscopic Surgery – This minimally invasive surgical technique is used to diagnose and repair joint issues such as damaged cartilage or ligament tears.
    • Benefits: It offers faster recovery and less postoperative healing than traditional surgery.
    • Recovery Time: Most patients recover within four to six weeks.
  • Mesenchymal Cell Treatment – This advanced regenerative therapy uses mesenchymal stem cells to repair and regenerate damaged tissues, particularly in joints affected by injury or degenerative conditions.
    • Benefits: Promotes natural tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and may delay or prevent the need for surgery.
    • Recovery Time: Recovery varies but typically involves minimal downtime, with noticeable improvements within a few weeks to a few months.

How much is the Treatment for Joint Pain

Surgical Time

2 hours

Cost

£9500 to £10500

Day Case

Yes

Anaesthetic

Local and sedation or general anaesthetic

Time off work

2 weeks

Time before showering

24 hours

Many people attempt to wait out joint pain because they worry about downtime or long recoveries, but knowing when to seek professional help is crucial. Situated in a tranquil countryside facility and staffed with UK-trained orthopaedic specialists, we offer a compassionate environment that blends expertise with personalised care. We recommend scheduling a consultation if:

  • Pain prevents normal activities or disrupts sleep
  • Symptoms worsen or become recurring
  • Home remedies provide no relief after two weeks
  • Joints remain stiff for more than 30 minutes after waking

When Should You Seek Treatment?

Understanding the Causes of Joint Pain

Joint pain can stem from various conditions or injuries. Our orthopaedic specialists are skilled at diagnosing and treating joint pain caused by:

  • Osteoarthritis – The gradual wear and tear of cartilage in joints.
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis – An autoimmune condition causing inflammation of the joint lining.
  • Septic Arthritis – A bacterial infection in the joint leading to swelling and pain.
  • Sprains and Tendinitis – Injuries caused by overstretching or inflammation of tendons due to repetitive motion.
  • Gout – A type of arthritis triggered by uric acid crystal buildup in the joint.
  • Bursitis – Inflamed bursae, the tiny fluid-filled sacs cushioning your joints.
  • Sports Injuries – Damage to ligaments, tendons, or cartilage sustained during athletic activity

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to our frequently asked questions

Managing joint pain involves a personalized approach tailored to your specific condition. Consulting with a specialist is crucial for a thorough evaluation of your symptoms, diagnosis, and to explore the best treatment options.

A specialist can provide expert guidance, recommend targeted therapies, and help you make informed decisions about your joint health. Schedule a consultation to embark on a path towards effective and individualized joint pain management.

A suitable candidate for pain treatment for joints & soft tissue is someone who suffers from a painful cartilage injury from overuse, trauma, or debilitating conditions, including degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.  Treatment can also be beneficial for patients suffering from tendonitis and ligament injuries.

Much of the early work in this field has been devoted to chronic injuries. We are also seeing dramatic improvement in recovery times for acute and sub-acute injuries.

These can include new-onset partial tear of ligaments (ie. ACL, MCL, PCL), tendons (ie. Supraspinatous, Achilles, Biceps, Quadriceps), bones (ie. Non-Displaced Tibial Plateau, Humeral Head, Ankle, Wrist), and cartilage (ie. Radial Meniscal tears and other meniscus injuries of the knee, traumatised joint surfaces).

We have seen active patients return to activity much more rapidly with greatly decreased pain and improved mobility following early intervention for acute and sub-acute injuries.

Joints and soft tissue injuries and conditions that can be treated:

  • Knees
  • Shoulders
  • Wrists
  • Ankles
  • Hands and Feet
  • Hips
  • Elbows
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Tennis and Golfers’ Elbow
  • Bicep Tendonitis

At Kliniken, we will conduct a careful history and physical examination as well as a thorough review of appropriate imaging (x-ray and/or MRI) to determine whether your condition is suitable for treatment. Individual patient results may vary.

Contact us today to find out if our treatment may be able to help you.

Joints and soft tissue injuries and conditions that can be treated are:

  • Knees
  • Shoulders
  • Wrists
  • Ankles
  • Hands and Feet
  • Hips
  • Elbows
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Tennis and Golfers’ Elbow
  • Bicep Tendonitis

At Kliniken, we will conduct a careful history and physical examination as well as a thorough review of appropriate imaging (x-ray and/or MRI) to determine whether your condition is suitable treatment. Individual patient results may vary.

Contact us today to find out if our treatment may be able to help you.

Most people would reasonably put off a joint replacement as long as they can partly due to the long and what may be a painful recovery.

Their joint pain, e.g., constant knee pain due to an old meniscus injury, keeps them thinking about it, though.

Others worry about the potential for infection, increased risk of a heart attack following a joint replacement procedure, surgical complications and the limited life span of artificial knees, hips and other artificial joints.

Patients are often told that they are “bone on bone” and that their only viable treatment strategy is joint replacement surgery.

At Kliniken, we can offer a knee replacement alternative to patients who have been given a “bone on bone” diagnosis but are still excellent candidates for our joint pain treatment.

Treatment for joint and soft tissue repair is a minimally invasive approach that has helped many patients avoid the difficulties and risks associated with joint replacement surgery.

Ligament injuries today may frequently be addressed with treatment. Partially torn Achilles tendons, rotator cuffs and anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL) in the knee are among the common areas treated.

ACL injuries of the knee and Achilles tendon injuries are particularly representative examples of how our treatment can potentially be an effective alternative to invasive surgery.

When an ACL ruptures or tears, it is often only a partial tear with the outer sheath remaining intact, or only minimally retracted, which leaves the ligament still mostly in place.

When this is the case, our treatment can be an excellent option for repairing the damaged ligament.

This state-of-the-art procedure allows the patient to return to some forms of exercise within several weeks and back to full activity within several months.

This choice consists of a minimally invasive 2-hour  procedure, requiring no general anesthesia and a far less painful recovery.

ACL injuries of the knee and Achilles tendon injuries are particularly representative examples of how our procedures can potentially be an effective alternative to invasive surgery.

Footballers, Rugby players, golfers, Horse riders, track and field athletes and many others with a torn knee ligament can now consider forgoing the usual choice of invasive surgical repair.

Choosing our treatment for a knee injury can get you back to your passion in a fraction of the time, and with less long term risks of arthritis.

Contact us today to find out more.

WHY US

Why Choose Klinken for treatment for Joint Pain

Kliniken stands out as a trusted partner for joint pain relief for patients in the Harrogate, Huddersfield, Doncaster, and Yorkshire areas. Our privately owned practice ensures personalised care from start to finish. We’re a renowned clinic for cutting-edge expertise in both surgical and non-surgical solutions. Whether you’re an athlete aiming for a swift return to play or an individual seeking pain relief, our team is committed to helping you achieve your goals.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation to discuss your options for joint pain relief.  

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