Joint pain can make everyday movements—walking, reaching, bending, climbing stairs—painful or impossible. Whether caused by arthritis, injury, overuse, or inflammation, untreated joint pain can worsen over time and significantly affect your mobility and quality of life.
Interventional Pain Specialists at CLS Health focus on diagnosing the underlying source of joint discomfort and delivering treatments that reduce inflammation, restore joint function, and help you move more freely. We treat joint pain across all major areas, including the knees, hips, shoulders, and sacroiliac (SI) joints.
Common Causes of Joint Pain
- Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Tendonitis and bursitis
- Ligament or cartilage injuries
- Joint instability or dislocations
- Post-surgical or post-traumatic joint pain
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
- Referred pain from the spine or nerves
- Chronic inflammation or overuse injuries
Joint, Muscle & Soft Tissue Pain
Non-Surgical Joint Pain Interventions
- Joint Injections (Knee, Shoulder, Hip, SI Joint): Deliver corticosteroids or other anti-inflammatory medication directly into affected joints to reduce swelling and pain.
- Bursa Injections: Used to treat inflammation in the bursae—fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints like the hip or shoulder.
- SI Joint Injections: Targets pain in the sacroiliac joints where the spine meets the pelvis.
- Genicular Nerve Blocks and RFA: Interrupts pain signals from the knee joint using heat or anesthetic for patients with chronic knee arthritis or post-surgical knee pain.
- Trigger Point Injections: Relieves pain from muscle knots and soft tissue tension around the joint.
Complex & Chronic Pain Syndromes
Advanced Treatments for Joint-Related Pain
- Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS): Often used for patients with chronic joint pain that radiates from the spine or persists after joint surgery.
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS): Offers localized pain relief for specific joints, including the shoulder or knee.
- StimRouter Implantation: A minimally invasive option for treating chronic peripheral joint pain, especially in hard-to-treat areas.
- Sympathetic Nerve Blocks: Used to manage pain in joints affected by CRPS or nerve-related inflammation.
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. Interventional Pain Specialists 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
How We Diagnose Joint Pain
You’ll begin with a full evaluation that includes:
- Review of your symptoms, mobility challenges, and medical history
- Physical exam to assess joint range of motion, stability, and strength
- On-site imaging (X-rays) or MRI referral for deeper insight into joint and soft tissue structures
- Image-guided diagnostic injections to confirm the source of pain
This allows us to create a targeted treatment plan that fits your lifestyle and goals.
Treatment Options We Offer
Joint Injections and Non-Surgical Options
- Corticosteroid Joint Injections: Reduces inflammation and pain in weight-bearing joints like the knees and hips.
- Bursa Injections: Treats painful bursitis in the shoulder, hip, or elbow.
- Genicular Nerve Blocks & RFA: For long-term knee pain relief when conservative options aren’t enough.
- SI Joint Injections: Targets pain in the joints connecting your spine and pelvis.
- Trigger Point Injections: Relieves muscle tightness and localized joint-related discomfort.
Advanced Interventional Therapies
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS): Uses a small device to block pain signals near a damaged joint.
- Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS): Especially helpful for post-surgical joint pain or joint pain with nerve involvement.
- StimRouter Implant: Minimally invasive stimulation of peripheral nerves for chronic joint pain.
- Sympathetic Nerve Blocks: Used when joint pain involves complex nerve activity, such as CRPS.
Find Relief from Joint Pain
If you're living with chronic joint pain that's keeping you from the activities you enjoy, you're not alone—and there are real solutions available. Pain Specialists at CLS Health are ready to help you find the right diagnosis and treatment plan so you can get back to doing what you love.