Arthritis

Arthritis

Though common, arthritis is one of America’s most misunderstood diseases. Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which can cause pain, discomfort and stiffness throughout joints and the body. Common symptoms of arthritis and joint inflammation include swelling, joint pain and stiffness and decreased range of motion, typically worsening with age.

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

How Can Chiropractic Care Help Those with Arthritis?

Chiropractic care can be a great way to manage and relieve pain caused by arthritis. Routine chiropractic care provides arthritis patients with a safe, non-invasive, non-addictive alternative to prescription opioids or over-the-counter pain medications (OTCs), which are commonly prescribed to patients to help them manage their pain.

Dr. Papuga delivers a gentle, non-invasive, non-addictive therapy, known as a chiropractic adjustment. Chiropractic adjustments reduce joint restrictions or misalignment’s in the spine and other joints in the body in an effort to reduce inflammation and improve function of both the affected joint and nervous system. By increasing joint mobility and improving your nervous system function and spinal health, your body has the ability to better manage symptoms caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Below are some of the health benefits and chiropractic care can provide to arthritis patients:

• Reduced pain and discomfort
• Decreased inflammation
• Improved range of motion
• Improved flexibility
• Increased activity and lifestyle

To see if chiropractic care is right for your condition, Dr. Papuga will perform a consultation, examination and if necessary, refer you out for diagnostic imaging such as x-ray or MRI.