Bones, Joints & Recovery
Move With Less Pain and More Confidence
Get help understanding pain, rebuilding strength, and returning to the activities that matter to you.
- Care for Pain and Injuries
- Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Recovery Support Close to Home
Pain Can Make Simple Parts of Life Feel Hard
Back pain can make it hard to work. A stiff joint can keep you from walking or sleeping well. An injury may stop you from doing the things you enjoy.
You may try to push through the pain or hope it goes away. When it does not improve, it can be hard to know what kind of care you need.
A clear evaluation can help you find the right next step.
Conditions We Help Treat and Manage
Back, Neck, and Spine Pain
Back and neck pain can affect how you sit, stand, sleep, and move.
Common concerns may include:
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Muscle tightness
- Pain during movement
- Pain that spreads into an arm or leg
- Weakness or limited movement
Your care may begin with a Family Medicine visit. Your provider can evaluate the pain and decide if therapy, imaging, or specialty care may help.
Arthritis, Joint Pain, and Stiffness
Arthritis can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints.
It may become harder to:
- Walk
- Climb stairs
- Use your hands
- Get dressed
- Complete household tasks
- Stay active
Physical and occupational therapy can help patients improve movement, build strength, and find safer ways to complete daily tasks.
Tension and Neck-Related Headaches
Muscle tightness and neck pain may be connected to some headaches.
You may notice:
- Pressure around your head
- Tight neck or shoulder muscles
- Pain after sitting for a long time
- Pain that starts near the neck
- Headaches that return often
A provider can help look for the cause of your headaches and decide if more care is needed.
Chronic Pain Management
Pain is considered chronic when it lasts for a long time or continues after the body should have healed.
Ongoing pain can affect:
- Sleep
- Mood
- Work
- Movement
- Relationships
- Daily routines
Your care team can help you understand the pain and build a plan around your health, abilities, and goals.
Repetitive Strain and Overuse Injuries
Repeating the same movement can strain muscles, joints, and tendons over time.
These injuries may be connected to:
- Work tasks
- Sports
- Exercise
- Computer use
- Lifting
- Repeated hand or wrist movements
CDP Health therapy services treat sprains, strains, sports injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, hand arthritis, and weakness in the arms, wrists, and hands.
Recovery From Injuries and Surgery
Recovery may take time after an accident, sports injury, joint replacement, or other surgery.
Therapy can help you:
- Rebuild strength
- Improve balance
- Restore movement
- Complete daily tasks
- Lower the risk of falls
- Return to work or activities
- Feel more confident using your body
Care Available at CDP Health
Your care may include:
- Family Medicine
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Diagnostic imaging
- Orthopedic Outreach Visits
- General surgery
- Swing Bed care
- Home Health
- Personal recovery plans
The right service will depend on the cause of your pain, your health, and your recovery goals.
Work Toward Moving and Living More Freely
The right care can help you:
- Better understand what is causing pain
- Improve strength and movement
- Complete daily tasks more safely
- Recover after an injury or surgery
- Lower your risk of falling
- Return to work or activities
- Build more confidence in your body
Start Your Path to Recovery
1. Schedule an Appointment
Contact CDP Health to meet with a provider about your pain, injury, or recovery needs.
2. Complete an Evaluation
Talk about your symptoms, movement, health history, and goals.
3. Follow Your Care Plan
Complete the recommended treatment, therapy, imaging, or specialty care.
A Care Team That Helps You Keep Moving Forward
Pain and limited movement can affect more than your body. They can change how you work, care for yourself, and spend time with others.
CDP Health provides Family Medicine, diagnostic imaging, therapy, surgical care, and Orthopedic Outreach Visits. Therapy services include physical and occupational therapy for pain, joint concerns, weakness, balance problems, injuries, and recovery after joint replacement.
Get Immediate Help for Sudden or Severe Symptoms
Call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department for:
- Sudden weakness or numbness
- Severe pain after a serious injury
- Trouble speaking
- Severe confusion
- Bleeding that will not stop
- A possible head, neck, or spine injury
Do not wait for a regular appointment if someone may be in immediate danger.
Care That Supports Movement and Recovery
Bones, Joints, and Recovery Questions
Where should I start for back or joint pain?
Schedule an appointment with a Family Medicine provider. Your provider can evaluate your pain and guide you to therapy, imaging, or specialty care if needed.
What conditions can physical therapy help with?
CDP Health physical therapy commonly treats arthritis, joint and muscle pain, neck and back pain, sprains, strains, balance problems, sports injuries, and recovery after joint replacement.
What does occupational therapy help with?
Occupational therapy helps people regain the skills they need for everyday activities, work, and other important tasks. It can address hand, wrist, and arm concerns, improve strength and coordination, and help people return to the activities and responsibilities that matter most to them.
Can CDP Health help with recovery after surgery?
Therapy Services, the Swing Bed Program, and Home Health may support recovery after surgery. The right service depends on your medical and daily needs.
Is orthopedic specialty care available locally?
Visiting orthopedic specialists see patients at the Sisseton Clinic on select Outreach Visit dates.
When might I need imaging?
A provider may order imaging to better understand pain, injury, or changes in bones, joints, muscles, or soft tissue.
When should pain be treated as an emergency?
Severe pain after a serious injury, sudden weakness, sudden numbness, or a possible head, neck, or spine injury needs immediate medical attention.
Take the Next Step Toward Moving Better
Get a clear care plan for pain, injury, or recovery from a team close to home.