Musculoskeletal Pain Treatment in Charlotte, NC

Female patient consulting physiotherapists for an examination due to low back pain.Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain affects your muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. It can be a sudden, intense pain from an injury, or it can develop slowly over time, becoming a chronic condition such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other degenerative processes. MSK pain can be limited to one part of the body but may spread to other areas over time. If left untreated, acute conditions often lead to chronic pain.

MSK pain can limit mobility and dexterity, making it difficult to work and be socially active. This can negatively affect mental health, leading to feelings of anxiety and depression.

At RPM, we develop comprehensive, personalized treatment plans to help patients avoid surgery and rediscover the active lifestyles they’ve enjoyed. Dr. Estes is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and specializes in treating patients suffering from pain syndromes.

Conditions Treated

  • Headaches (see our headache info page!)
  • Neck pain
  • Upper back pain
  • Lower back pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Elbow pain
  • Wrist pain
  • Hand pain/weakness
  • Carpal Tunnel (hand pain, numbness & weakness)
  • Cubital Tunnel (nerve entrapment at the elbow)
  • Hip pain (front, side & backside)
  • Stenosis
  • Sciatica
  • Knee pain
  • Meniscus tears
  • Shin Splints
  • Plantar fasciitis

Treatment Services Offered

  • Hands-on treatment/Osteopathic Manual Medicine
  • Pain Medications
  • Knee injections
  • Shoulder injections
  • Other joint injections
  • Trigger point injections
  • Soft Tissue injections
  • Dry needling
  • Botox/Spasticity management
  • Medication management

Diagnostic Studies

  • NCS (Nerve Conduction Studies)/EMG (Electromyography)
  • MRI for:
    • Carpal Tunnel
    • Cubital Tunnel
    • Radiculopathy/Foraminal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Nerve entrapment of the spine
    • Other neuromuscular dysfunctions of the arms and legs
Pain varies from patient to patient, so treatment plans must also vary. Some options for treatment include OMM, medications (such as muscle relaxers and anti-inflammatories), injections, therapy, lifestyle modifications, and rest. Whether your pain is new (looking at you, “Weekend Warriors”) or has been lingering for some time, RPM can help you manage it and move toward a more active lifestyle.