Rheumatology

Living with chronic pain, stiffness, or swelling can make daily life difficult. These symptoms may be caused by arthritis or another rheumatic disease affecting your joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, or muscles. While many rheumatic conditions are long-term, the right care can help you manage symptoms, stay active, and improve your quality of life.

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Why Choose Rheumatology at OMC?

Personalized care: Every treatment plan is tailored to your unique condition, lifestyle, and goals
Comprehensive expertise: Our rheumatologist specializes in arthritis, autoimmune, and rheumatic diseases
Connected care: When needed, you’ll have seamless access to OMC’s orthopedic team for advanced pain management or joint replacement
Whole-person focus: We combine medical treatment with lifestyle strategies to help you feel your best

Conditions We Treat

Our rheumatology services support patients with:

arthritis (including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis)
autoimmune conditions affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissue
chronic joint pain, stiffness, and swelling
other rheumatic diseases.

Treatment Options

Your care plan may include:

rest, exercise, and physical therapy to maintain mobility
lifestyle support such as dietary changes and weight management
water therapy, heat, or cold therapy for pain relief
medications, including aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
cortisone injections to reduce inflammation
hyaluronate injections to improve joint function.

Coordinated Care

If joint damage requires additional treatment, OMC offers access to skilled orthopedic specialists. Options may include advanced pain management techniques or joint replacement surgery, ensuring continuity of care all under one system.

Get Started

Take the first step toward relief and better mobility.
📞 Call 507.288.3443 to schedule your appointment. Rheumatology is located at the Rochester Southeast Clinic.