Arthritis

Arthritis is a very common condition that chiropractors see. This is a condition when the joint becomes inflamed and the cartilage within the joint begins to wear down. It can be a painful process, and often presents with stiffness in the joints. We should expect some degree of arthritis as we age, due to the wear and tear of decades of daily life and work. However, other forms of arthritis can result in the aggressive breakdown of the joint.

If it isn’t treated?

if left untreated, the pain may worsen, the joint may get stiffer and more restricted. Movement can become painful. At its worst, the joint may break down all the cartilage in the joint. this can result in deformities that severely impact how that joint feels and moves. Examples of deformities are bunions, rheumatoid nodules in the hand.

Conditions that cause this?

Arthritis is a common feature of different conditions and diseases.

Common Conditions that cause arthritis;

-Ankylosing Spondylitis - Gout - Osteoarthritis - Psoriatic Arthritis - Rheumatoid Arthritis - Infectious Arthritis - Wear and Tear

How do we help?

Accurate diagnosis is crucial to ensure we recommend the right treatment. We first ask questions about you and your symptoms. we then do some important tests to tell us more information. The examination will determine what condition you have that is causing arthritis and if you are in the right place for treatment. It may be a serious disease or illness not for the chiropractor to treat. We would urgently refer you to the right person if this was the case. if it is something we can help with, the subsequent recommendations will be specific to the suspected condition relating to your neck pain.

Treatment

Treatment varies a lot depending on the underlying condition causing arthritis. Addressing the causative factors is crucial. Chiropractors are best suited to managing the Wear and Tear type of Arthritis, by improving the function of the body overall.

we aim to: reduce pain sensitivity, manage the pain, Mobilise and regain flexibility of the joint, identify your causes and correct them, avoid aggravating positions and tasks, educate on the correct way to move the joint, improve posture and health overall

Common techniques : Activator / Drop Piece / Blocks / Mobilisation / Chiropractic Adjustment / Cupping / IASTM Scrapping / Deep Tissue Massage / Myofascial Release / PNF Stretching / Joint Mobilisations / Strengthening / Postural Exercises /

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If you’re unsure which type of arthritis you may have and want our chiropractor to have a good look at it you can easily book online. We are here to help.