Joint pain can impact nearly every part of your daily routine—from how you move to how you sleep, work, exercise, and even enjoy time with family. Stiffness in the morning, discomfort with bending or walking, or swelling after normal activity are all signs that your joints may be working harder than they should. For many people, joint pain becomes a barrier to living the active, fulfilling life they want.
Physical therapy stands out as one of the most effective first-line treatments for joint pain because it targets the root of the issue—not just the symptoms. While medications can temporarily ease discomfort, they don’t correct the underlying mechanics that cause inflammation, weakness, or limited mobility. Relying solely on medication or outdated treatment approaches often leads to recurring pain, reduced function, and, in many cases, unnecessary escalation into more invasive care.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, our mission is to help Georgians find relief through the least-invasive, drug-sparing, and most evidence-based treatments available today. We believe in correcting the source of joint pain with strategic movement, muscle balance, and targeted therapeutic techniques.
Every journey begins with understanding the patient—not just the pain. That’s why diagnosing the true cause of joint discomfort is a critical first step. Our team uses advanced evaluations and modern movement analysis to determine the factors contributing to your pain so we can create a treatment plan that restores your mobility, strength, and confidence.
Joint pain can develop from many different conditions, and understanding the origin is essential for selecting the right treatment. At Medici, we look beyond surface-level symptoms to identify the mechanical, inflammatory, or structural factors that are driving your discomfort.
Arthritis is one of the leading causes of chronic joint pain. Osteoarthritis stems from wear and tear, while rheumatoid arthritis results from autoimmune inflammation. Both can limit mobility and produce ongoing soreness or stiffness.
Repetitive movements—whether from work, hobbies, or exercise—can strain muscles, tendons, and joints. This commonly affects the knees, shoulders, wrists, and hips.
Athletes and active individuals often experience ligament sprains, muscle strains, and impact injuries that affect joint function.
Conditions such as degenerative joint disease or disc degeneration alter joint mechanics over time, creating pain during movement.
Inflammation of tendons or bursae can cause significant pain around joints, especially the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.
Misalignment in the spine, hips, or shoulders can shift extra stress onto surrounding joints, eventually leading to pain and dysfunction.
Even after initial healing, old injuries or surgical sites may lead to compensatory movement patterns that overload other joints.
Natural changes in cartilage, muscle strength, and flexibility can make joints more vulnerable to irritation and inflammation.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we take a diagnostic-first approach. Instead of guessing what’s causing your joint pain, we perform a detailed, structured evaluation to pinpoint the exact source of dysfunction. This allows us to create a targeted, effective treatment plan that works with your body—not against it.
We evaluate how your joints, muscles, and connective tissues work together—identifying imbalances, weaknesses, or patterns of strain.
Your therapist will assess muscle strength, soft tissue mobility, and alignment to understand how your posture affects your joints.
We test how freely and smoothly each joint moves, noting any stiffness, restrictions, or irregular motion.
Walking patterns, bending, lifting, and everyday movements reveal how your body compensates for pain or weakness—key clues for treatment.
If you’ve had X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, or ultrasound imaging, we review them to gather a clearer picture of structural changes or inflammation.
Your goals matter. Whether you want to walk without pain, return to work, play with your kids, or get back to your favorite activities, we design your plan around what’s most important to you.
Physical therapy is most effective when it takes a comprehensive, personalized approach. At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, our therapists tailor each session to your unique diagnosis, movement patterns, and goals. By improving strength, mobility, and joint mechanics, we help relieve pain while preventing future flare-ups.
Strengthening weak or underactive muscles is one of the foundations of joint rehabilitation. Strong, balanced muscles help reduce joint strain and support healthier, more efficient movement.
Our strengthening approach includes:
These exercises help create a stable foundation so joints can move with less pain and more confidence.
Hands-on techniques help reduce tightness, restore function, and address soft-tissue contributors to joint pain.
Treatments may include:
Manual therapy often provides immediate relief and enhances the effectiveness of exercise-based treatments.
Many patients develop joint pain due to restricted movement in surrounding muscles and connective tissues.
Our mobility training focuses on:
Improved mobility helps reduce compensations, stiffness, and the risk of future injury.
Posture plays a major role in joint health—especially for the shoulders, spine, hips, and knees. Poor alignment increases stress on joints over time.
Our postural care includes:
Small changes in posture often lead to major improvements in comfort and movement.
The way you walk, bend, lift, and move throughout the day affects your joints more than you may realize. Improper mechanics can cause overload, pain, and chronic dysfunction.
Movement retraining includes:
This is especially beneficial for patients with knee, hip, and lower-back pain.
Good balance and body awareness are essential for healthy joint function—especially as we age or recover from injury.
Our therapists use:
Improved balance helps joints move more efficiently, enhancing overall stability and longevity.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, our physical therapy team treats a wide range of joint-related conditions using evidence-based, personalized strategies. Whether your pain is new or chronic, PT can help improve mobility, function, and daily comfort.
Strengthening, mobility training, and gait correction help reduce knee stress and improve stability.
PT improves pelvic alignment, hip mobility, and muscular balance to reduce pain and restore function.
Strengthening, postural correction, and manual therapy help restore mobility and decrease inflammation.
Targeted exercises and soft tissue work relieve tendon stress and promote healing.
PT improves strength, flexibility, and joint mechanics for repetitive strain conditions or post-injury issues.
Rehabilitation focuses on restoring stability, improving gait mechanics, and strengthening supportive structures.
Gentle mobility work and joint protection strategies help reduce stiffness and preserve function.
Customized recovery plans help rebuild strength, restore movement, and accelerate healing after orthopedic procedures.
Joint pain shouldn’t hold you back from the activities you love. At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, our expert physical therapy team uses evidence-based, least-invasive treatments to help restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve your quality of life—one step at a time.
Whether your joint pain is new, chronic, or the result of an injury, we’re here to create a treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs. With advanced diagnostics, personalized care, and a compassionate approach, our team is committed to helping you move better, feel stronger, and live more freely.
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At Medici, you’re more than your MRI.
We take time to hear your story, understand your pain, and create a plan that actually works for you.
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