Our Convenient Locations
Canton Location
MI Express Primary Care in Canton
44237 Michigan Ave Suite B, Canton, MI 48188
Monday - Friday : 9 AM - 7 PM
Saturday - Sunday : 10 AM - 6 PM
Ann Arbor Location
MI Express Primary Care in Ann Arbor
80 S Zeeb Rd Unit 101 B, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Monday - Friday : 9 AM - 7 PM
Saturday - Sunday : 10 AM - 6 PM
Compassionate Osteoarthritis Care You Can Count On
Living with joint pain can be challenging, but you don’t have to manage it alone. At MI Express Primary Care, we offer thoughtful, individualized osteoarthritis care that focuses on your comfort, mobility, and long-term wellness. Patients seeking Osteoarthritis Management in Canton & Ann Arbor, MI, can trust our evidence-based, patient-first approach.
Our skilled providers use a combination of thorough assessments, conservative treatments, and advanced injection options to help you move easier and feel better every day.
What Is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis isn’t simply “a part of getting older.” It’s a progressive joint condition where the smooth, protective cartilage that cushions your bones gradually wears away. As that layer thins, bones begin to rub against each other, leading to pain, stiffness, inflammation, and a growing struggle to move comfortably.
Common contributors include:
- Aging: The natural wear-and-tear of busy joints
- Repetitive motion: Jobs or activities that stress the same joints repeatedly
- Past injuries: Sports injuries or trauma that weakened the joint
- Genetics: Family history can make you more prone to OA
The joints most often affected? Knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, and hands, some of the most common areas seen in patients searching for “Osteoarthritis treatment near me.”
Warning Signs Your Joints Need Attention
It’s time to pay attention if you’re experiencing:
- Persistent joint pain, swelling or stiffness, especially after activity or even at rest
- A reduced range of motion or feeling like your joint “just isn’t as strong as it used to be”
- Grinding, crackling or “catching” sensations in the joint when you move
- Feeling unstable in a joint, or unable to do tasks you once took for granted
If any of this sounds familiar, you don’t need to wait. Early intervention can make a big difference.
Precision Diagnosis for Better, Faster Relief
At MI Express Primary Care, we focus on understanding your joints, not just treating your pain.
Your evaluation may include:
- Physical Exam & History Review: We talk through your symptoms, daily challenges, past injuries, and how your joints are functioning.
- Imaging for Deeper Insight: X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound may be used to pinpoint issues like cartilage loss, bone changes, or joint-space narrowing.
- Optional Lab Testing: To rule out other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or autoimmune disorders.
With a full picture of your joint health, we create a personalized treatment plan built around your lifestyle, goals, and mobility needs.
Osteoarthritis Treatment, Joint Injections & Shockwave Therapy in Canton & Ann Arbor, MI
Non-Surgical Pain Relief for Arthritis, Joint & Musculoskeletal Conditions
At MI Express Urgent & Primary Care, we provide comprehensive, non-surgical care for osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal pain using advanced ultrasound-guided injection therapy and non-invasive shockwave treatment. Our goal is to reduce pain, improve mobility, and help patients safely return to daily activities.
We treat patients with acute injuries, chronic joint pain, tendon disorders, bursitis, and inflammatory conditions using evidence-based, precision-guided techniques.
Your Personalized Treatment Options
Conservative Care: Start Strong
When the damage isn’t extreme, or even if it is, the first line of defense is smart, safe, and supported.
- Lifestyle changes: Shedding excess weight, choosing low-impact exercises (swimming, cycling, walking), and regular joint-friendly stretching make a big difference.
- Pain-relief tools: Over-the-counter medications, topical creams, and perhaps guided by our team, help you stay moving without constant pain.
- Movement & muscle support: Strengthening the muscles around a joint often takes pressure off the joint itself.
Injection & Regenerative Therapy Services For Osteoarthritis
- Steroid (Cortisone) Injections – Ultrasound guidance used when medically indicated
- PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections – Always ultrasound-guided for precision
- Shockwave Therapy (StemWave®) – For mild to moderate osteoarthritis and acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain, including back pain, tendon, heel, and joint pain, as well as sprains and strains
Common Treatment Areas
- Knees
- Shoulders
- Elbows
- Hip bursa (trochanteric bursitis)
- Trigger finger
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- Most tendonitis and bursitis flares
APPOINTMENT & CLINICAL POLICY
- All injections and shockwave therapy services are provided by appointment only
- Acute X-rays and Evaluation & Management (E/M) visits are available for same-day walk-ins as are shockwave therapy; injection services may be scheduled for a later date following evaluation if clinically appropriate
- Urgent Care Patients: Select insurance plans may qualify for steroid injections billed through insurance. All other patients will be serviced on a self-pay basis. Please use our website chatbot for real-time verification of participating insurance plans.
- PRP and Shockwave Therapy are self-pay services only and are not covered by insurance for both Urgent Care and Primary Care patients.
- Affordable pre-payment is required at the time of scheduling for PRP and Shockwave Therapy. Discounted package options are available:
- No spinal or intra-articular hip joint injections are performed
- Hip bursal injections ARE offered
Why Choose MI Express for Osteoarthritis & Joint Pain Care?
Here are a few highlights of our specialized joint care services:
- Board-certified medical providers
- On-site digital X-ray and ultrasound guidance for applicable injection procedures.
- Same-day acute evaluations available.
- Evidence-based regenerative medicine options
- Transparent self-pay pricing with package discounts
- Convenient locations in Canton & Ann Arbor, MI
Serving Canton, Ann Arbor & Surrounding Michigan Communities
We proudly serve patients throughout Wayne & Washtenaw County seeking:
- Osteoarthritis treatment near me
- Cortisone injections in Canton, MI
- Cortisone steroid injection in Ann Arbor, MI
- PRP injections near Ann Arbor
- PRP injections near Canton
- Shockwave therapy for joint pain
- Non-surgical arthritis therapy
Schedule Your Appointment Today!
Appointments are required for all injection and shockwave services.
Walk-ins are always welcome for acute evaluation and on-site X-rays.
Book online, call our office, or use our website chatbot to verify insurance and schedule care.
FAQs
Early signs include joint stiffness, mild pain after activity, reduced flexibility, swelling, or a “grinding” feeling during movement. These symptoms often worsen gradually without treatment.
Osteoarthritis can’t be fully reversed, but symptoms can be significantly managed. Early care helps reduce pain, protect joints, and slow progression for long-term comfort.
Effective treatments include lifestyle changes, low-impact exercise, medication, physical therapy, and targeted injections. Combining multiple options often provides the best and longest-lasting relief.
Seek care if pain persists, limits daily activities, causes swelling, affects sleep, or doesn’t improve with rest. Early evaluation prevents further joint damage.
Steroid injections can offer fast pain relief and reduce inflammation. When used appropriately, they’re safe and effective, especially when guided by ultrasound for accuracy.
Ultrasound guidance helps your provider see the exact structures inside the joint or soft tissue in real time, allowing injections to be delivered with greater precision. This accuracy supports better clinical outcomes, ensures medication is placed exactly where it’s needed, and reduces the chances of complications. Patients also experience more effective pain relief and often recover faster because treatment is targeted to the true source of inflammation or discomfort.
