{"id":3422,"date":"2025-07-14T13:42:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T13:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/chronic-joint-pain-osteoarthritis-and-inflammatory-arthritis\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T09:39:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T09:39:14","slug":"chronic-joint-pain-osteoarthritis-and-inflammatory-arthritis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/en\/chronic-joint-pain-osteoarthritis-and-inflammatory-arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Chronic joint pain (osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Chronic Joint Pain?<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Chronic joint pain<\/strong> is pain that involves the joints (such as knees, hips, shoulders, hands, spine) and <strong>lasts more than three months<\/strong>. It can be continuous or appear with movement, and it may worsen over time if not treated. <\/p>\n\n<p>The main causes are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Osteoarthritis<\/strong> \u2013 a degenerative disease caused by the wear and tear of joint cartilage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inflammatory arthritis<\/strong> \u2013 such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or psoriatic arthritis, where the immune system attacks the joints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the symptoms?<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Persistent joint pain<\/strong>, worsened by activity or load<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Morning stiffness<\/strong> or after rest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joint swelling<\/strong> (in inflammatory forms)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joint noises<\/strong> (crepitus) or limitation of movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In advanced cases: <strong>joint deformities<\/strong> or <strong>instability<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Cause?<\/h2>\n\n<p>In the case of <strong>osteoarthritis<\/strong>, the problem is <strong>mechanical<\/strong>: the cartilage wears out, and the bones rub against each other.<\/p>\n\n<p>In <strong>inflammatory arthritis<\/strong>, it is the <strong>immune system attacking the joint tissues<\/strong>, causing chronic inflammation, pain, and structural damage if untreated.<\/p>\n\n<p>Factors that increase risk:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Age, genetic predisposition, overweight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma or repeated microtrauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autoimmune or metabolic diseases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is it Diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Specialist clinical assessment<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Imaging examinations<\/strong>, such as X-rays, joint ultrasounds, or MRI scans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If <strong>inflammatory arthritis<\/strong> is suspected, the patient may be referred to a <strong>rheumatologist<\/strong> for further investigation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Treatments are Available?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The treatment is personalized and aims to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control inflammation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent worsening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Pharmacological therapies<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), analgesics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disease-modifying drugs (DMARDs) for inflammatory arthritis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In some cases, corticosteroids or biologics (rheumatological prescription)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Targeted injections<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intra-articular injections of cortisone or hyaluronic acid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regenerative therapies (e.g., PRP &#8211; platelet-rich plasma)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radiofrequency of joint innervations (in advanced arthrosis)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Physiotherapy and therapeutic exercise<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Muscle strengthening, stretching, and mobilization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education on correct movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Complementary therapies and support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/en\/transcutaneous-electrical-nerve-stimulation\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1851\">TENS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occupational therapy (especially in rheumatoid arthritis)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychological support, if chronic pain affects mood or sleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Prognosis?<\/h2>\n\n<p>With early and regular treatment, <strong>many patients achieve effective symptom control<\/strong> and can maintain a good quality of life. The goal is to <strong>improve functionality and minimize pain<\/strong>, even in chronic forms. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Chronic Joint Pain? Chronic joint pain is pain that involves the joints (such as knees, hips, shoulders, hands, spine) and lasts more than three months. It can be continuous or appear with movement, and it may worsen over time if not treated. The main causes are: What are the symptoms? 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