Schedule an appointment if you have persistent joint pain or a history of joint issues. Your doctor can make an accurate diagnosis, help you come up with a treatment plan, or refer you to a joint specialist.  Decreased joint fluid occurs naturally with age and is associated with some forms of arthritis. However, joint pain can be related to a variety of medical issues, so work with your doctor to determine the cause. While there's no medication that makes your body produce more joint fluid, your doctor might recommend medication to manage pain or an underlying condition. Physical therapy could be beneficial if you’re injured or if your joint issues prevent you from exercising on your own. If you have an injury, physical therapy can help prevent future joint issues, including changes in synovial fluid. Ask your doctor to recommend a physical therapist or use the American Physical Therapy Association’s search tool: http://aptaapps.apta.org/findapt/default.aspx?navID=10737422525&UniqueKey=. If you have decreased or poor quality synovial fluid, your doctor could inject hyaluronic acid into the affected joint. Depending on the severity of your joint pain, they’ll administer 1 to 5 injections over the course of several weeks. It's a quick procedure, but you’ll need to avoid excessive activity for 48 hours after an injection.  You might feel pain, warmth, or minor swelling after an injection. An ice pack can help ease these symptoms, and they usually don't last long. Contact your doctor if these symptoms worsen or if you experience bleeding. Injections are usually recommended only after trying all other nonsurgical treatment methods. While many people report reduced pain and improved function, viscosupplementation doesn't work for everyone.
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