When joint pain is more than just getting older

Sponsored by The Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic

Maybe your knee hurts when you climb stairs. Your hip aches after a long day. Your hands feel stiff when you wake up. It’s easy to blame it on getting older, being active or by an old injury—but persistent joint pain may be a sign of arthritis.

Arthritis isn’t just one condition. Osteoarthritis is the most common form, while rheumatoid arthritis requires a different approach to treatment. The good news? You don’t have to live with the pain.

At BROC, our providers help patients understand their joint pain and develop personalized treatment plans. Options may include physical therapy, medications, injections and, when appropriate, joint replacement.

If joint pain is changing how you move or keeping you from activities you enjoy, it may be time to take a closer look.

Read the full BROC guide to arthritis and treatment options.