Arthritis Relief in Cobourg
Arthritis is an inflammation that affects one or more joints of the body. The most common form is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a slow, progressive breakdown of the cartilage, the cushion, that protects joint ends. It is often spoken of in relation to hips, knees, hands, feet and the spine.
Those with arthritis may experience any of the following symptoms:
- Joint pain
- Stiffness
- Swelling
- Limitation of movement in a joint
- Clicking or popping when you move the joint
You may also experience muscle weakness around the joint, a sense of instability, or a buckling of the joint.
What Are the Causes?
Wear and tear on the joints is the primary cause of osteoarthritis, especially if the structure or alignment of the joint is off, and it is more commonly seen in older individuals. In addition, past injuries, excessive body weight, bone deformities, certain metabolic diseases like diabetes, genetics, and muscle weakness can play a role in causing arthritis.
Once arthritis has affected the cartilage it will impact the bones as they will rub together and cause bone structure changes. It can also weaken the bands of tissue that hold the joint together and attach the muscle to the bone. Once this occurs it can cause swelling of the joint line.
Our Approach to Care
The objective of chiropractic care for arthritis is reducing pain, improving joint mobility and enhancing function through non-invasive techniques. Conservative chiropractic care for arthritis has been effective at resolving the symptoms and restoring the loss of function. The focus is on reducing stress to the affected joints and treating the surrounding muscles. Gentle, manual adjustments and mobilizations can help restore movement to stiff and restricted joints as well as helping reduce pain and inflammation. We will additionally address mobility and dietary issues. We will offer exercise advice which can help manage inflammation. Caring for your body in this way can help minimize compensation injuries as well and can improve quality of life. Ultimately, the better you move, the less the symptoms and the more you can stay independent.
What to Expect
At our practice, you will receive an initial evaluation to identify the cause of your symptoms. This will include a consultation with our exam specialist, physical exam including posture, balance and range of motion, and X-rays as required.
After this appointment we will have you return to our office on a different day to receive our personalized recommendations based on your intake findings. Our recommendations will outline your care plan which will include adjustments, and potentially various at home stretches, and exercises.
We want you to be moving well long term! Call us today if you would like to see how we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you repair osteoarthritis damage?
Can I continue my normal activities?
Should I use an ice pack or a hot water bottle to deal with the pain?
Should I try to lose weight if I am overweight?
What type of exercise is best?
Book an Appointment
If you have arthritis, we want to help restore function and relieve your pain. Contact Herron Family Chiropractic to schedule an appointment.
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