Get specialized arthritis treatment in Riverside, CA at Integrative Sports and Spine. Our interventional pain physicians identify the specific joints and structures generating your arthritis pain and apply precise, nonsurgical procedures to reduce inflammation, slow functional decline, and restore the mobility that chronic joint disease has been limiting.
Arthritis is one of the most common reasons Riverside residents stop doing the activities they have enjoyed for years. It often develops gradually, with pain and stiffness becoming harder to ignore over time. Riverside's physically demanding workforce, from warehouse and agricultural workers to teachers and service professionals, puts added stress on the knees, hips, and spine. Long commutes on the CA-91 and I-215 can add hours of sitting and stiffness to the day.
Many patients manage arthritis with over-the-counter medications and activity changes until those options are no longer enough. They may assume pain and limited mobility are simply part of getting older. But targeted, image-guided treatment can address the specific joint structures causing pain and may help patients regain movement and return to activities they have given up.
What makes arthritis chronic in this community is not just the physical demands. It is the response pattern that develops around the pain. Patients manage with over the counter anti-inflammatories until those stop being enough. They modify their activities until the activities they have given up outnumber the ones they still do. They accept the explanation that this is just part of getting older. And they arrive at our clinic having never been told that image guided, targeted treatment of the specific joint structures causing their pain is a real and available option that many patients in their situation respond to very well.
Our Riverside interventional pain team evaluates and treats the full spectrum of arthritis and degenerative joint conditions affecting Inland Empire patients, including:
Patients who have been told that their arthritis is too advanced for nonsurgical intervention, or who have had prior injections with inadequate or short lived results, are encouraged to request a comprehensive evaluation. The relationship between imaging findings and treatment potential is more nuanced than most patients have been led to believe.
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Arthritis often causes deep, aching joint pain, stiffness after rest, swelling, and discomfort that worsens with activity. However, bursitis, tendon problems, ligament injuries, and referred pain can cause similar symptoms. A physical examination and imaging review can help determine the true source of your pain.
Yes. Weight loss can reduce stress on weight-bearing joints and may help slow the progression of knee and hip osteoarthritis. You do not need to lose weight before treatment. Reducing pain first may actually make it easier to stay active and work toward a healthy weight.
Viscosupplementation uses hyaluronic acid injections to supplement the lubricating fluid in an arthritic knee. It can reduce friction and inflammation while improving joint comfort and function. Relief typically develops gradually over several weeks and may last longer than a corticosteroid injection for some patients.
Corticosteroid injections can provide effective short-term relief, but repeated injections should be carefully spaced. A common guideline is no more than three to four injections in the same joint per year. If you need more frequent treatment, your physician may recommend alternatives such as viscosupplementation or PRP.
Yes. Repetitive heavy lifting, kneeling, squatting, joint loading, and certain workplace injuries can contribute to joint degeneration or post-traumatic arthritis. When arthritis is related to a work injury or occupational exposure, treatment may qualify for workers compensation coverage. Our Riverside team treats patients with workers compensation claims and can assist with necessary documentation.
Treated for knee osteoarthritis with viscosupplementation
“I had been getting cortisone shots every few months for two years, but the relief only lasted four to six weeks. My physician explained why viscosupplementation and a nerve procedure were better suited to my condition. It has now been over a year since my last procedure, and I am still doing well. I walk to the park most mornings and have not had to change my routine.”
Treated for hip osteoarthritis and trochanteric bursitis
“I had been told by one doctor that my hip pain was bursitis and another that it was arthritis. Here, my physician identified both and explained how each was contributing to my pain. Treating them separately made a significant difference. The bursitis resolved quickly, and the hip injection helped me get back to hiking.”
Treated for lumbar facet arthritis and sacroiliac joint pain with RFA
“I had lived with arthritis-related back pain for years and thought I would always have to manage it. I came here for a second opinion, and my physician explained exactly what was causing my pain and why a targeted procedure could still help. After radiofrequency ablation, I had relief that lasted eighteen months. I went from barely walking to the mailbox to taking a vacation with my grandchildren.”
The right interventional approach, matched to the specific joints and structures generating your pain, can change the trajectory of arthritis in ways that general care cannot. Our Riverside arthritis specialists bring the diagnostic rigor and the full range of nonsurgical options needed to find that approach for you.
Call (833) 476-7377 or fill out our online form to book an appointment at any of our four Southern California locations.
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