Limited Range of Motion: What May Be Going On?
If you’re experiencing a limited drainage of motion, it may be time to have your condition checked out. In this post, we’ll be discussing the various reasons one may be experiencing a limited range of motion and how we can help relieve your pain, discomfort, and limited range of motion through our wide variety of solutions focused on providing positive outcomes in a timely fashion. Feel free to contact us should you have any questions or if you’d like to request an appointment.
What May Be Causing a Limited Range of Motion?
A lot of factors may contribute to a limited range of motion in patients. Some of the most common reasons are injury to the affected area, overexertion, joint dislocation, fracture, or in some cases an underlying infection. Let’s explore some of the most common reasons below.
Stiffness
A limited range of motion from stiffness may be the result of overexertion or healing from an injury. Stiffness can also be the result of dehydration. Stiffness which is chronic, or doesn’t seem to go away over time, may be worth looking into a bit further. Our team of physical therapists and medical providers can perform a full assessment on your condition and determine the next best steps to resolve your stiffness.
Swelling
Swelling and a limited range of motion is commonly associated with an injury from the past being reinjured, or a new injury which has recently occurred. Swelling could be the result of a fracture, a sprain, or an infection. The swelling itself prevents natural mobility and is likely causing pain and discomfort. We can determine what’s going on to eliminate your swelling and have you back on track to health and wellness once again.
Problem with the Joint Itself
The joint itself may be overexerted and could require steroid injections or surgical intervention if there’s debris or extensive damage. We can determine the extent of the problems with the joint itself through a wide array of tests and diagnostic procedures to best align your goals with the anticipated outcomes.
Further Causes of Limited Range of Motion
Below are some further causes of a limited range of motion.
Dislocation of Joint
A dislocation of a joint is usually extremely painful and most people will realize something is wrong when their joint is dislocated. There are some rare cases where the dislocation of a joint is not fully dislocated and may produce milder symptoms which mimic those of a sprain or strain. We’ll determine the extent of your joint dislocation and provide you with the options we view as bets fit for your unique situation.
Fracture(s)
A fracture can certainly cause a limited range of motion. If the fracture has already partially healed due to not seeking out immediate treatment, it may present further difficulties when attempting to properly treat said fracture and restore full mobility and range of motion. If you believe you have a fracture which is causing a limited range of motion, please seek out medical care as soon as possible.
Infection
An underlying infection may be the cause of your limited range of motion. Infections can cause high levels of inflammation to develop throughout the body, leading to unusual tension and stiffness in the joints. Determining the infections you may have encountered in the past or present is very important for us to be able to properly diagnose and treat what’s going on. Oftentimes, if the infection is the cause of your limited range of motion, a course of treatments pertaining to siad infection will resolve your infection, leading to the elimination of the underlying inflammation, stiffness,and limited range of motion.
Tearing of Structures Within the Joint (Meniscus or Cartilage)
If you happen to tear the true structures which allow your joints to properly function, you’re likely going to experience a limited range of motion. This could be the result of an injury, chronic overexertion of a specific joint (ex..: golfers who swing repeatedly every day in the same position), or weaker joints due to inadequate nutrition. Regardless Of the cause of your tearing of structures within the joint, we’ll be able to help you regain and restore your functionality and health once again through our physical therapy center, our nutritional guidance, and our in-house pain management facility.
Loose Material Which Has Become Stuck in the Joint
If you have loose matter or material which has become stuck or lodged within the joint itself., it may require surgical intervention to remove said material and restore your range of motion to its original state. This loose matter can be caused by injury or repetitive movements, aggravating the joint, leading to an injury.
Brain, Nerve or Muscle Disorders May Cause a Loss of Motion
A brain, nerve, or muscle disorder may be responsible for your loss of motion.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy may be the result of a brain injury to the developing brain, or abnormal brain development which may lead to muscle weakness, stiffness, or the inability to physically move certain parts of the body; leading to a limited range of motion.
Congenital Torticollis
Congenital torticollis may be causing a limited range of motion within the neck region. Thai conditions can typically be treated with the help of physical therapy and pain management solutions.
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a rare genetic condition which causes muscle to begin wasting over time; leading to muscle loss and weakening of the muscles. This condition causes a limited range of motion due to the weakness of the muscles.
Stroke
A stroke may affect the overall functionality of one’s muscles, leading to a limited range of motion.
Brain Injury
A brain injury may cause many issues to arise, but it may cause a limited range of motion in some patients due to damage within the brain which affects the motor control centers; leading to a limited range of motion and functionality within the muscles, joints, and structures of the body.
How We Can Help with Your Limited Range of Motion
Below is our process of how we may be able to help you overcome your limited range of motion conditions.
Initial Diagnosis
Our providers will perform a number of assessments to best gather what is going on with your limited range of motion condition. From here, we’ll be able to provide some initial diagnoses on what we believe is going on.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is one of the best solutions for a limited range of motion for most of our patients.
Pain Management
Pain management can be a great solution for those seeking out relief from pain and discomfort. Our in-house pain amageemnt solutions can be the right option for you.
Nutritional Therapy
Nutrition is the foundation for all aspects of health. Without proper nutrition, one may become afflicted with many different conditions. Throughout guidance we’re able to help you overcome many different conditions associated with nutritional deficiencies.
Surgical Intervention
If surgical intervention is required, we’ll first exhaust all available options set forth for your condition prior to recommending surgical intervention. We want our patients to be as healthy as possible and explore all options available to them prior to surgical intervention.
Contact Us to Schedule Your First Appointment
If you’re seeking out help with your limited range of motion condition, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll be sure to respond to your message as soon as possible. We look forward to assisting you with regaining your health and wellness once again and we look forward to hearing from you soon.
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