Do Supartz Injections Hurt?

The knee pain that patients get when they have osteoarthritis can be difficult to deal with every day. Many people have tried many things to try to alleviate the pain but find them to be ineffective. If you have osteoarthritis, you might be a good candidate for Supartz injections. If you're interested in Supartz knee injections, our chiropractor in Broomfield is ready to assist you.

What is Supartz?

There is a fluid that surrounds each of your joints. It acts as both a lubricant and a shock absorber. When the knee joint becomes inflamed, it is known as osteoarthritis. Supartz injections are a fluid that is similar to the fluid found around the knee, and it can be injected right into the knee joint to help relieve knee pain.

The first line of medications for osteoarthritis is often to take acetaminophen for pain or arthritis medication. Some patients successfully address knee pain through corrective exercises and physical therapy. If nothing seems to work for the pain, Supartz Knee Injections can often help to alleviate it.

Getting Supartz Knee Injections

The injections are administered directly into the knee joint. The injections can be given once a week for three to five weeks. There might be some pain and swelling around the injection site which will dissipate quickly. Our chiropractor may recommend rest and ice immediately following your Supartz Knee Injection to address this side-effect.

Chiropractor in Broomfield 

At Summit Medical Care Center, we have years of experience providing knee pain relief for residents of Broomfield and the surrounding areas. If you have knee pain from osteoarthritis, contact our chiropractor in Broomfield for Supartz Knee Injections. For more information about Surpatz Knee Injections or to schedule an appointment, call us at (303) 466-3232.