Joint replacement surgery is sometimes necessary when a joint—most commonly the hip, knee, or shoulder—has been significantly damaged. While surgery often reduces pain and improves function, recovery can be challenging, and some individuals continue to experience stiffness, swelling, or discomfort even after standard rehabilitation.

At The Essential Healing Center, we support recovery by addressing more than the joint itself. Surrounding connective tissue, circulation, nerves, and movement patterns all influence how well a replaced joint heals and functions. Through gentle, hands-on osteopathic care, we focus on reducing unnecessary tissue tension, supporting circulation, and restoring efficient movement to improve comfort, confidence, and mobility alongside appropriate surgical and rehabilitative care.