Treatment
Osteoarthritis
An arthritis diagnosis does not have to mean painkillers or a joint replacement on the calendar. There is real, restorative care in between.
Osteoarthritis is the gradual wear of the cartilage that cushions a joint, most often the knee or hip. It brings stiffness, swelling, and pain that tends to worsen over time. Our care focuses on protecting function and easing symptoms without surgery.
After assessing the joint and how you move, your plan pairs therapies that reduce inflammation and support tissue, like laser, shockwave, and decompression, with movement work that takes load off the worn area. Progress is tracked along the way.
You cannot reverse arthritis, but you can change how it feels and how well the joint works. Reducing pain and improving mechanics helps many patients stay active and delay or avoid more invasive steps. Dr. Sarah Scharf is honest about what care can and cannot do.
FAQFrequently Asked Questions
It is for patients with osteoarthritis, often in the knee or hip, who want to manage it without surgery or constant medication.
Care is gentle and non-invasive, focused on easing pain and improving how the joint moves.
Arthritis is ongoing, so care often blends an active phase with lighter maintenance, mapped out after your exam.
Care manages arthritis rather than curing it, and we are clear about realistic goals from the start.
There is no downtime. Many patients move more comfortably and rely less on pain relief over time.
Marin Joint HealthLasting relief from knee and joint pain without surgery
If knee or joint pain is holding you back, our doctors treat the root cause, not just the symptoms, without surgery or drugs.