In 2021, it was estimated that about 23% of adults living in Las Vegas, NV had arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, affects millions of people worldwide. OA symptoms can include pain, stiffness, tenderness, loss of flexibility, and more. People living with OA report that the pain negatively impacts everyday activities including the ability to climb stairs, exercise, and sleep. Further, a recent survey focusing on individuals with knee OA (or chronic knee pain) found that nearly 3 in 5 patients have suffered with pain for more than 5 years.

Many patients try to alleviate their OA symptoms with options including over-the-counter (OTC) medication, ice and elevation, physical therapy, shorting-acting steroid injections or injectable hyaluronic acid gels. However, these traditional remedies often fall short of providing effective pain relief. Opioids are another option patients with OA may turn to; however, prescription pain medications can come with a long list of side effects – including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and dependence.

If you are living with persistent OA pain, know there are alternatives available that can provide effective relief. One option, iovera°, is an FDA-cleared handheld device that delivers extreme cold to freeze the nerves causing pain, immediately stopping their ability to transmit a pain signal. This non-drug, non-opioid option can be used to provide immediate pain relief in the knee, hip shoulder, foot/ankle, and even the neck. The procedure takes about 30 minutes and can be done right in a doctor’s office, providing relief that can last for up to 90 days. iovera° can also be used before knee replacement surgery or on patients who are not candidates for surgery but looking for a pain relief option. In studies using iovera° for knee pain, patients experienced immediate pain relief, less stiffness and improved range of motion after knee replacement surgery.

If you or a loved one are suffering with OA pain and traditional therapies have fallen short for you, it might be time to explore a different treatment option. Find a physician in your area using iovera° to see if this innovative and immediate option is right for you at https://www.iovera.com/find-a-doctor.

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Sponsored by Pacira BioSciences, Inc.

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