Osteoarthritis affects millions of people worldwide and is the most common form of arthritis. Learn the chiropractic treatments for this condition.
While there is no cure for aging, your chiropractic team at Lindenhurst, IL, Natural Care Chiropractic, can help you manage the resulting symptoms. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when you age. Unavoidable uses of the various joints cause it. Drs. Mark Freund, Nicole Gopaul, and their experienced staff members offer holistic treatment options. These are long-term solutions that provide great results.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions worldwide. It occurs when the cartilage cushions the bone that ends in the joints, gradually dissolves, and eventually wears out completely. The cartilage is a firm, slippery tissue that allows a nearly smooth joint movement. General wear and tear over time causes joints to deposit additional bone surfaces to support damaged areas. It can affect men and women at any age, but it can become more common with old age.
Osteoarthritis has many names’ arthritis, spondylitis, rheumatism, or rheumatics are just some of the names for the pain and stiffness that result from it. As we all know, joint degeneration begins slowly and causes pain and stiffness. It is a degenerative disease caused by wear and tear. It mainly affects the joints of the lower extremities, such as the hips, ankles, knees, and ankles.
Osteoarthritis affects the weight-bearing joints. Deterioration of the spine and wear and tear eventually manifest as we age through joint pain or achiness. If left untreated, osteoarthritis can lead to other spinal issues, such as spinal stenosis or sciatica, causing numbness in the arms and legs.
Cause
The cause of osteoarthritis is the accumulation of bone marrow and fragments in the joints and the decay of cartilage tissue. The disease can affect the joints of the hand, knee, hip, and spine, damaging any joint. In the case of spine disease, this can lead to pain and nerve irritation, leading to stenosis followed by sciatica (numbness) in the legs.
The most common symptoms include:
Popping of joints
Loss of flexibility in joints
Bone spurs
Swelling
Soft tissue inflammation around the joint
Joint Pain
Joint stiffness
Joint Tenderness
Osteoarthritis symptoms develop gradually and worsen, causing pain and joint stiffness. The affected joint may hurt during movement, but you may not be able to move the joint to its full range of motion. Joint stiffness can be felt most strongly when you wake up from inactivity, and the joints might feel tender when you apply light pressure to them. In addition to the breakdown of cartilage, osteoarthritis affects the entire joint and is often referred to as a wear-and-tear disease. It also causes inflammation of the inner lining of the joints and damages the connective tissue that holds the joints together and attaches muscles to bones.
Treatments
Osteoarthritis cannot be reversed, but treatment can ease the pain and help you move better. Maintaining a healthy weight and staying active can help improve pain and joint function, slow the progression of the disease and help with treatment. Dietary changes to eliminate inflammatory foods and supplementation are also beneficial. At Natural Care Chiropractic, we can help you manage the symptoms of osteoarthritis by providing long-term solutions to alleviate pain and other symptoms.
Spinal Adjustments
A chiropractor is trained in correcting misalignments in the spine. Your spine protects your nervous system, the central hub that sends messages from your brain to the rest of your body. Your whole body can suffer if your nervous system is not functioning normally, and spinal adjustments can remedy this problem.
Physical Therapy
A physiotherapist can show you exercises that strengthen the muscles in your joints, increase mobility and relieve pain. Regular, gentle exercises that you can do alone can be just as effective.
Occupational Therapy
An occupational therapist can help you find ways to do everyday tasks without putting additional strain on your already painful joints.
Seek Our Professional Help
With traditional medical care, doctors focus on treating your painful symptoms. They don’t stop the progression of osteoarthritis. These doctors prescribe pain and anti-inflammatory medication.
We offer holistic treatment options that focus on treating your condition and are aimed at slowing or stopping the progression of osteoarthritis. We don’t rely on medication for treatment; we focus on improving your body’s functioning and natural healing.
Spinal adjustments correct misalignments in the spine. Your spine is the central hub of your nervous system. It sends messages from your brain to the rest of your body. When it has a blockage, the entire body suffers. Spinal adjustments remedy this problem. Drs. Freund and Gopaul treat bulging or herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and sciatica. Our other treatment options reduce widespread inflammation. Talk to your care team about our exercise and nutrition programs.
If you suffer from osteoarthritis, seek our professional help at Natural Care Chiropractic, and we can provide you with the treatment you need.