Joint pain can make everyday movements—walking, reaching, bending, or climbing stairs—painful or even impossible. Whether caused by arthritis, injury, or overuse, untreated joint pain can worsen over time and limit your mobility and quality of life.
At CLS Health, our interventional pain specialists focus on identifying the root cause of your joint discomfort and tailoring treatments to reduce inflammation, restore function, and help you move more freely. We treat pain across all major joints, including the knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, wrists, ankles, and sacroiliac (SI) joints.
Common Causes of Joint Pain
- Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Tendonitis and bursitis
- Meniscal tears, labral tears, or ligament sprains
- Post-surgical or post-traumatic joint pain
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
- Referred pain from the spine or nerves
- Chronic inflammation or overuse injuries (e.g., rotator cuff tendinopathy, patellofemoral pain)
How We Diagnose Joint Pain
Your care begins at our pain clinic with a full evaluation that may include:
- Review of symptoms, mobility challenges, and medical history
- Physical exam to assess range of motion, stability, and strength
- On-site imaging (X-rays) or referral for MRI as needed
- Image-guided diagnostic injections to confirm the source of pain
This approach allows us to create a treatment plan tailored to your lifestyle and goals.
Treatment Approach
Conservative treatments are often the first step. If these aren’t enough, interventional options may be recommended.
Step 1: Conservative Care
- Physical therapy
- Activity modification
- Bracing or supportive devices
- Medications (anti-inflammatories, pain relievers)
Step 2: Injections & Interventional Options
- Corticosteroid Joint Injections – Reduce inflammation in major joints like the knees, hips, and shoulders
- Bursa Injections – Treat painful bursitis in the hip, shoulder, or elbow
- SI Joint Injections – Target pain where the spine meets the pelvis
- Genicular Nerve Blocks & RFA – Relieve chronic knee arthritis or post-surgical pain
- Trigger Point Injections – Release muscle knots contributing to joint pain
Step 3: Advanced Therapies
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) – Provides localized relief for nerve-related joint pain (e.g., knee, shoulder)
- Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) – Advanced option for persistent pain after surgery, nerve-related joint pain, or when conservative therapies have failed
- StimRouter Implant – Minimally invasive nerve stimulation for chronic, hard-to-treat joint pain
- Sympathetic Nerve Blocks – Helpful for pain driven by nerve dysfunction, such as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
Expert Care for Chronic Joint Pain
When joint pain becomes persistent or resistant to over-the-counter remedies, it’s time to consult a specialist. Our pain management doctors at CLS Health deliver comprehensive care tailored to the source and severity of your joint discomfort—whether it’s mechanical, inflammatory, or nerve-related.
Joints We Treat
- Knees
- Hips
- Shoulders
- Sacroiliac (SI) Joints
- Elbows
- Ankles
- Wrists
Find Relief from Joint Pain
If joint pain is keeping you from the activities you enjoy, you don’t have to live with it. Our pain clinics in Houston and surrounding cities offer advanced, patient-centered solutions to help you move more comfortably and regain your quality of life. Schedule a consultation today and take the first step toward lasting relief from joint pain.
