Joint Pain Treatment in Mukilteo, WA
Painful, stiff joints can make everyday tasks like climbing stairs, gripping objects, or getting out of bed a challenge. At Sound Family & Sports Chiropractic, we treat joint pain throughout the body with gentle, drug-free chiropractic care designed to restore motion, reduce inflammation, and help you move comfortably again.
Joints We Commonly Treat
Chiropractic care isn’t limited to the spine. We also treat the extremities, including the:
- Shoulders, including rotator cuff injuries and frozen shoulder
- Elbows, including tennis and golfer’s elbow
- Wrists and hands
- Hips and sacroiliac (SI) joints
- Knees
- Ankles and feet
- Jaw (TMJ)
Common Causes of Joint Pain
- Joint misalignment and restricted motion
- Osteoarthritis and age-related wear and tear
- Sprains and strains
- Tendonitis and bursitis
- Sports injuries and overuse
- Repetitive work tasks
- Poor posture and biomechanics
- Pregnancy-related changes in the hips and pelvis
How Chiropractic Care Helps Joint Pain
Dr. Monte Alton evaluates not only the painful joint but also how your spine, posture, and movement patterns may be contributing to the problem. Treatment may include:
- Extremity and spinal adjustments to restore normal joint motion
- Tool-assisted soft tissue mobilization for tendons, ligaments, and scar tissue
- Ice, heat, and electric stimulation to calm inflammation
- Strengthening and mobility exercises
- Posture correction to reduce abnormal joint stress
Benefits of Conservative Joint Care
Many patients find that conservative care reduces pain, improves flexibility, and decreases their reliance on pain medication. For athletes, our sports chiropractic care helps protect joints from future injury.
Move Comfortably Again
Call Sound Family & Sports Chiropractic at (425) 267-0787 to schedule a joint pain evaluation, or explore other conditions we treat.
Joint Pain FAQs
Can a chiropractor help joint pain?
Yes. Chiropractors treat joint pain in the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles with adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and exercises.
Do chiropractors adjust joints other than the spine?
Yes. Extremity adjustments restore normal motion in joints such as the shoulders, knees, ankles, wrists, and hips.
Can chiropractic care help arthritis pain?
Chiropractic care can help reduce stiffness and improve mobility in arthritic joints using gentle techniques appropriate for each patient.
What causes joint pain?
Common causes include misalignment, osteoarthritis, sprains and strains, tendonitis, overuse, sports injuries, repetitive work tasks, and poor posture.
Can soft tissue mobilization help joint pain?
Yes. Tool-assisted soft tissue mobilization helps treat tendonitis, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries, and knee injuries by breaking up scar tissue.
When should I see someone for joint pain?
Seek care if joint pain lasts more than a few days, limits your activities, or comes with swelling, instability, or reduced range of motion.
How do I schedule joint pain treatment?
Call Sound Family & Sports Chiropractic at (425) 267-0787 or request an appointment online.