Osteoarthritis

Pain Management, PRP & Weight Loss Clinic located in Powder Springs, GA

Osteoarthritis services offered in Powder Springs, GA

Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, affects 30 million Americans, and more than half of them are under the age of 65. Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the experienced providers at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, have extensive experience treating osteoarthritis. They offer comprehensive care that slows down your joint damage, eases your pain, and helps you postpone or avoid surgery. The earlier you seek treatment, the better your chances are of keeping joint damage under control. To start your personalized care, call the office or book an appointment online today.

What causes osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis develops as cartilage covering the bones inside the joint wears down. This problem occurs over years of joint movements that break down the tissues.

As more cartilage wears away, the bones become exposed. Instead of gliding past one another when you move, bone grates against bone, causing bone damage, the growth of bone spurs, and joint inflammation.

Though osteoarthritis most often affects your large, weight-bearing joints, like your knees and hips, it can develop in any joint. Many people have osteoarthritis in their spine, shoulders, hands, and feet.

What is post-traumatic osteoarthritis?

Post-traumatic arthritis occurs if you suffer a joint injury in your teens or young adulthood. The injury accelerates cartilage degeneration, resulting in osteoarthritis that appears 10 years earlier than usual.

What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis?

As osteoarthritis progresses, the following symptoms become increasingly severe:

Joint pain and stiffness
Limited movement
Joint instability or buckling
Pain that worsens when you’re active
Stiffness in the morning or after you rest
Tenderness around the joint
Muscle weakness around the joint

You may also notice a clicking or cracking when you move the joint.

How is osteoarthritis treated?

Osteoarthritis treatment focuses on easing your pain, improving mobility, and slowing down or stopping the progressive joint damage.

Your provider at L&D Medical Center creates a personalized treatment plan that may include one or more of the following:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Corticosteroids (oral or injected)
Pain-relieving medications
Hyaluronic acid injections
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
Anti-inflammatory diet
Weight-loss management

Gentle exercise is one of the best ways to slow down joint damage. Moving the joint reduces swelling, improves joint lubrication, and strengthens the muscles supporting the joint.

What specialized osteoarthritis treatment might I receive?

The team at L&D Medical Center offers an advanced treatment for knee osteoarthritis: an amniotic fluid injection. Amniotic fluid contains proteins naturally found in your body called growth factors.

Throughout your lifetime, platelets (blood cells) travel to every injury you sustain and release growth factors. The growth factors are responsible for accelerating healing, building new tissues, and reducing inflammation.

When your provider injects amniotic fluid into your knee joint, the growth factors take on the same role, improving your pain and mobility.

You can stay active with arthritis and postpone or avoid knee replacement surgery with intensive treatment at L&D Medical Center. Call the office or book an appointment online today.

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Hormone Replacement Therapy

Women and men experience fatigue, muscle weakness, difficulty sleeping, memory problems, and the loss of their sex drive when their hormone levels fall. Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the highly trained team at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, have a solution: hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They specialize in restoring your natural levels using bioidentical hormones that safely alleviate your symptoms and prevent chronic conditions. If you have ongoing symptoms, don’t wait to seek help. Call the office or book an appointment online today to begin treatment that restores your energy and vitality.

Neck Pain 

Everyone occasionally strains their neck, but for half of adults, their neck pain turns into an ongoing condition that’s hard to relieve. Whether your pain just started or you’ve been miserable for months, Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the experienced team at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, can help. They provide comprehensive care, including conservative medical therapies and interventional treatments that relieve your pain and get you back to enjoying life. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book online today.

Back Pain

Getting older may increase your risk of back problems, but more than 40% of adults struggling with back pain are between 18-40 years old. Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the skilled providers at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, have years of experience helping adults overcome back pain. They provide the full range of medical care, including their specialty, interventional treatments that target the joints and nerves causing your pain. Don’t give up on finding relief from back pain. Call the office or book online today.

Pain Management

One in five adults struggles with chronic pain that’s often severe enough to stop them from working or enjoying life. Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the skilled providers at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, offer a full spectrum of integrative care to give you long-lasting relief from your pain. Your personalized treatment plan may include nutritional counseling, medication, and interventional treatments. Compassionate pain management at L&D Medical Center gives you another chance to live a full, thriving life. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book online today.

Medical Weight Loss

Medical weight loss is one of the best things you can do for your health if you’re struggling to lose weight on your own effectively. At L & D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the experienced team offer customized weight loss programs to help you find better well-being in your everyday life. Call the office or book an appointment online today if you’re interested in enrolling in weight management at L & D Medical Center.

Internal Medicine

Internal medicine providers have extensive training in the health care needs of adults, including illnesses, chronic conditions, and preventive care. Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the experienced team at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, build strong relationships with their patients. During your appointments, they explain your health issues, giving you the information needed to make informed decisions about your treatment. If you’re searching for a compassionate internal medicine specialist or need to schedule an appointment, call the office or book online today.

Shoulder Pain

Your shoulder supports every arm movement, which exposes it to substantial wear-and-tear and puts everyone at a high risk of painful injuries. If you have shoulder pain, don’t wait to seek help at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia. Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the skilled team perform a thorough exam, obtain diagnostic X-rays, an MRI, or CT scan when needed, and create a personalized treatment plan that relieves your pain and restores shoulder strength. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book online today.

Osteoarthritis

L&D Medical Center

✆ Phone (appointments): 770-693-1863

Address: 5041 Dallas Hwy, Suite 103, Powder Springs, GA 30127