Why Joint Pain Is Often a Sign of Systemic Inflammation

Joint pain is frequently blamed on:

• Aging
• Wear and tear
• Arthritis

But often, the deeper driver is systemic inflammation.

At Sheen Vein in St. Louis, Clayton, Chesterfield, Arnold, and Farmington, we see patients whose joint pain improves dramatically when inflammation is addressed metabolically.

What Is Systemic Inflammation?

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Systemic inflammation involves elevated:

• CRP
• IL-6
• TNF-alpha
• Oxidative stress markers

Inflammation sensitizes pain receptors and damages cartilage over time.

What Drives It?

• Insulin resistance
• Gut permeability
• Autoimmune activity
• Chronic stress
• Poor sleep
• Processed foods

The Insulin-Joint Connection

High insulin increases inflammatory cytokines.

This accelerates cartilage breakdown and worsens pain.

Our Approach

At Sheen Vein, we evaluate:

• High sensitivity CRP
• Fasting insulin
• Omega-3 index
• Vitamin D levels
• Gut health

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We combine metabolic optimization with regenerative therapies when appropriate.

The Takeaway

Joint pain isn’t always mechanical.

Often, it’s biochemical.

Reduce inflammation → reduce pain.

For patients in St. Louis and surrounding Missouri communities, we offer comprehensive inflammatory evaluation.

Schedule here:
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