Joint Pain

Joint pain does not have to control how you move, work, sleep, or live.

Joint pain can make everyday movements feel difficult — walking, standing, lifting, bending, climbing stairs, exercising, working, getting out of a chair, or even sleeping comfortably.

You may have been told your joint pain is related to arthritis, inflammation, wear and tear, joint degeneration, an old injury, or the normal aging process. You may have also tried cortisone injections, pain medication, anti-inflammatory medication, braces, physical therapy, rest, ice, heat, or other treatments that only helped temporarily.

At Pain Free Orlando, we look at how your joint pain is affecting how you function and whether a non-surgical care plan may be appropriate for your condition.

This may sound familiar.

You may feel joint pain when walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, exercising, getting out of bed, getting out of a chair, working, or trying to stay active.

Maybe the pain started slowly. Maybe it began after an injury. Maybe it affects one joint, or maybe it affects multiple areas of your body. Maybe it has been getting worse over time.

You may have already tried:

Cortisone injections
Pain medication
Anti-inflammatory medication
Braces or supports
Physical therapy
Rest
Ice or heat
Stretching
Massage
Avoiding certain movements
Waiting to see if it improves

Some people get temporary relief, but the pain returns. Others are told they may need surgery, joint replacement, or ongoing pain management, even though they are not ready to take those steps.

If that sounds like you, it may be time to take one more objective look.

Why joint pain may keep coming back

Joint pain is not always just a problem in just one area.

The pain may be connected to arthritis, inflammation, joint degeneration, past injury, poor movement patterns, muscle imbalance, instability, or how your body reacts to pressure when you walk, stand, lift, bend, or move.

When the underlying issue is not addressed, temporary treatments may only help for a short time.

That does not mean surgery is your only option. It means the next step should be understanding what may be contributing to the pain before making any decisions.

The traditional route vs. our approach

Many people with joint pain are offered medication, cortisone injections, braces, physical therapy, pain management, or told to wait until the problem becomes severe enough for surgery or joint replacement.

Those options may help some people. But if your pain keeps coming back, you may want to know whether there is another path before making a major decision.

At Pain Free Orlando, we take time to understand your joint pain, your history, what you have already tried, and how the pain is affecting your life.

From there, our Care Team will help determine whether a non-surgical, therapeutic and regenerative approach may be right for you.

How we help

Our approach is not based on a generic package.

If we believe we may be able to help, our Care Team will consider your condition, your level of pain, your mobility, your previous treatments, and your goals.

For some patients, the goal is walking with less pain. For others, it is lifting, bending, climbing stairs, sleeping better, exercising, staying active, avoiding surgery, or getting back to normal daily life.

Before making any recommendations, we will explain what we are seeing, what the next step may be, and whether you may be a good candidate for care.

Am I a candidate?

You may be a candidate if joint pain is affecting how you walk, stand, lift, bend, sleep, exercise, work, or enjoy your daily life.

You may also be a candidate if:

You have tried cortisone injections, medication, therapy, braces, rest, or other temporary treatments
Your pain keeps coming back
You have stiffness, swelling, weakness, or limited mobility
Your pain affects one joint or multiple areas
You were told your pain may be related to arthritis, inflammation, joint degeneration, or wear and tear
You were told surgery or joint replacement may be the next step
You want one more objective look before considering surgery
You want to know whether a non-surgical care plan may make sense

The consultation exists to help answer that question.

If we believe we may be able to help, we will explain the next step clearly. If we are not the right fit, we will point you in the right direction.

Patient reviews

Hear from patients who wanted another option.

Every patient is different, and results vary. But many people come to Pain Free Orlando because they want to better understand their options before moving forward with surgery or continuing with temporary relief.

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"I came in with back pain I'd had for years — an 8 out of 10. After a few weeks, I'm at a 3. I feel better than I have in a long time."

— Verified Patient, Back Pain

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"My knee has been pain-free for 4 months after just 3 injections. I've taken two big trips with zero problems."

— Verified Patient, Knee Pain

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"Dr. Entwistle and Melissa gave me my mobility back. I tried everything before this — nothing else worked like their treatment did."

— Verified Patient, Joint Pain

Before joint pain keeps limiting your life, find out if there may be another option.

If joint pain is limiting how you walk, stand, lift, bend, sleep, work, exercise, or enjoy your life, it may be time to take one more objective look.

Your free consultation gives you a chance to discuss your pain, your history, and your goals with our Care Team. We will help determine whether a non-surgical care plan may be right for you.