What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a diagnosed medical condition that results in damage to the body’s joints, causing discomfort and pain. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and can affect people of all ages. Other common symptoms of Arthritis include swelling, joint pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion — typically worsening with age. Although there is usually no cure for arthritis, there are ways to manage the condition and if detected early enough possible slow, stop or even improve the condition.

There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis and related diseases. In 2017-18, one in seven Australians (15.0% or 3.6 million people) had a diagnosis of arthritis.

Types of Arthritis

There are two main types of arthritis that can benefit from routine chiropractic care:

1. Osteoarthritis – A degenerative disorder affecting flexible joint cartilage

2. Rheumatoid Arthritis – A chronic inflammatory disorder in joints

In both cases, self-care combined with non-invasive, non-addictive treatment, should serve as your first line of defence to manage and relieve pain and discomfort.

How Can Chiropractic Care Help Those with Arthritis?

Chiropractic care can be a great way to relieve pain and manage symptoms of arthritis.  . Routine Chiropractic care is a safe, non-invasive, non-addictive alternative to managing low back pain which is commonly managed otherwise by the use of prescription medication and over-the-counter pain medications.

A certified Chiropractor will deliver a gentle, non-invasive, non-addictive therapy called an Adjustment. Chiropractic adjustments reduce the restriction and misalignment in the degenerating and injured joints, which helps your body to heal by reducing inflammation and improving function in both the affected joints and nervous system.

Below are some of the health benefits chiropractic care and chiropractic adjustments can provide to arthritis patient

• Improve joint motion
• Reduce inflammation
• Reduced pain and discomfort
• Improved flexibility
• Increased activity and lifestyle

To see if Chiropractic care is a right choice for your condition, at The Posture Doctor, qualified Chiropractors will perform a thorough history and examination, and if necessary, refer you to get X-rays or MRI. Based on the results, we may recommend working with other health care professionals such as your local GP, Podiatrist, and Naturopath etc. to seek the best possible outcome for you.

To find a local chiropractor and to learn more about how chiropractic care can help those suffering from arthritis, contact or visit one of our chiropractic offices today, to speak with a qualified doctor of chiropractic.