What To Know about Hyaluronic Acid (Gel) Injections

Knee pain can be disabling, keeping you from enjoying your life. If you are dealing with knee pain, you need to discover the benefits of hyaluronic acid gel injections, available from your pain management doctor. The pain management specialists at Texas Pain Alternative in Allen, TX, provide a wide range of pain management services, including hyaluronic acid gel injections. 

How Hyaluronic Acid Gel Injections Can Help You 

Knee pain is problematic for your life and body. Chronic knee pain can lead to an increased risk of: 

• Loss of mobility 
• Weight gain 
• High blood pressure 
• Stress on your heart 
• Depression and anxiety 

Hyaluronic acid gel injections are an excellent option for treating knee pain. Hyaluronic acid is a lubricant found naturally in synovial fluid around your joints. It cushions the joints and allows them to move freely. 

Arthritis and other factors can cause damage to the knee joint. Hyaluronic acid gel injections increase lubrication to the cartilage, so the joint moves freely again. Hyaluronic acid gel injections can: 

• Restore joint function 
• Reduce joint stiffness 
• Reduce joint pain 
• Allow you to stay active 

Clinical evidence indicates that hyaluronic acid gel injections may also help regenerate damaged cartilage. 

Hyaluronic acid gel injections are administered into the knee joint. You may need one to five injections, typically scheduled one week apart. You should avoid high-impact activities like jogging for at least two days after injections. Also, avoid standing for long periods after the injections. The benefits of hyaluronic acid gel injections can last for up to twelve months. 

Hyaluronic acid gel injections are NOT recommended if you have: 

• Allergies to certain substances 
• Infection in or around your knee 
• Bleeding or clotting disorder 

Do You Want to Know More About Hyaluronic Acid Gel Injections? 

To learn more about hyaluronic acid gel injections and how they can help you achieve relief from knee pain, call the pain management specialists at Texas Pain Alternative in Allen, TX, at (469) 342-3383.