How to treat joint rigidity

Patients with joint rigidity are mainly alleviated through drug treatment combined with physical therapy. A small number of patients with serious conditions should consider surgical treatment. If patients develop joint rigidity, they can take orally drugs that nourish cartilage, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxation drugs, etc. to relieve joint symptoms and improve joint activity. At the same time, it is combined with non-drug treatment methods such as acupuncture, joint loosening techniques, radial shock waves, and intermediate-frequency direct current to repair damaged soft tissue and reduce inflammation in the joint. It can improve joint activity and reduce joint stiffness. If patients have rheumatic immune factors, they must cooperate with specialist drugs for intervention. In addition, if a patient develops joint deformity, surgical treatment should also be considered for correction.