Delay Joint Replacement Surgery: Dr. Broome’s Guide TO Managing Joint Pain
Are you struggling with joint pain? You’re not alone! At SAOS, our Joint Health Specialists division is committed to helping patients manage and reduce joint pain without surgery.
Even though we are orthopedic surgeons, and we love doing surgery, that’s not where we start. We focus first on conservative approaches to help you heal naturally. One of our leading orthopedic experts, Dr. Broome, explains how changing your lifestyle can reduce joint pain and even delay or avoid joint replacement surgery.
Top Two Reasons For Joint Pain
Recently, we asked Dr. Broome, “What are the top two reasons for joint pain?” He emphasized that the two most common causes of joint pain are a lack of exercise and poor eating habits.
These factors are often overlooked, yet are the foundation of most chronic joint issues. When they are left unaddressed, they can lead to cartilage breakdown, increase inflammation, and speed up the need for surgical intervention.
Exercise and Nutrition Over Medication
“One of the biggest causes of joint pain and arthritis is sedentary lifestyle and poor diet... If we can help people get on the right diet and nutrition regimen and decrease their overall inflammation... we can get them to achieve a higher quality of life without operating on them.” — C. Brandon Broome, MD, FAAOS
Dr. Broome and the team at SAOS strongly believe that prevention starts with education. Through custom treatment plans, many of our patients find the relief they were looking for and avoid the need for surgery.
What Can You Do Today To Protect Your Joints?
To help prevent or delay joint replacement surgery, you can start by trying:
Low-Impact Exercises: Try walking, swimming, or cycling for your exercise.
Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Add foods such as leafy greens, berries, and others to your diet.
Avoid Processed Foods: When possible, swap processed foods with added sugars.
Regular Daily Movement: Improve your circulation and joint lubrication with more movement.
These may seem like simple changes, but these small, sustainable habits can lead to long-term joint health and your overall well-being.
Why Choose Joint Health Specialists
At San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists, we offer comprehensive joint care that goes beyond pain medication. Our team, with Joint Health Specialists, focuses on non-surgical treatment plans that are tailored to your body, your goals, and your lifestyle. Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Wellness Exam
Your journey starts here! Our team will review your diet and lifestyle, perform an arthritis exam, and take X-rays. This session is designed to provide a complete picture of your joint health so we can create a treatment plan tailored to you.
Step 2: Custom Treatment Plan
Using what we learned from your wellness exam, your physician will create a treatment plan specific to you and your needs using orthobiologic therapy. These innovative treatments are chosen to match your specific needs, targeting pain relief, mobility improvement, and long-term joint health.
Step 3: Be Pain-Free
With your personalized plan in place, you’ll be on the path to living pain-free. Our team will be here to support you every step of the way!
And if surgery becomes necessary, you're already in the hands of fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons with a commitment to innovative, minimally invasive care.
Take the first step toward a pain-free life today!
Don’t let joint pain take over your life! Dr. Broome and the entire team at Joint Health Specialists are here to help you take proactive steps toward lasting relief. Schedule a consultation and discover how non-surgical joint pain management can give you back your active lifestyle.