Chiropractic for Arthritis

Chiropractic for Arthritis

Arthritis doesn’t only strike people later in life; it can affect people of all age groups. Chiropractic can help manage arthritis pain through natural and non-invasive treatments while avoiding the need for prescription pain medications.

Arthritis is a complex disorder of the musculoskeletal system that results from inflammation. Many parts of the body can be affected, but a common hallmark is damage to the joints or soft tissue. If you are experiencing pain, discomfort, stiffness, swelling, inflammation or decreased range of motion, you may be suffering from some form of this common disease.

Arthritis is not just one disease; rather, it consists of over 100 different types and severity levels. The two major types of arthritis that may benefit from chiropractic care are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. This means the body attacks its own cells and tissue, increasing inflammation in the joints and making them very painful.
  • Osteoarthritis is inflammation or loss of cartilage in the joints and results from wear and tear over time. It commonly causes joint swelling and limited range of motion.

While the causes differ, chiropractic doctors can offer help. Chiropractors are well-versed in the inner workings of the joints and musculoskeletal system.

Improves Range of Motion

Chiropractic adjustments are gentle and can help improve range of motion by realigning the spine and other joints. This helps reduce inflammation, in turn improving function, mobility and range of motion in both the affected area as well as the entire nervous system.

Improves Flexibility and Endurance

Poor flexibility can negatively impact your strength and endurance. Chiropractic care and adjustments help improve flexibility, which elongates the soft tissues through the motion of your joints.

By stretching these tissues, aches and pains associated with arthritis can be alleviated. Manual adjustments along with other techniques and exercises increase circulation, improving overall function, flexibility and endurance.

Increasing Muscle Tone and Strength

Chiropractic services focus on the nervous system, which keeps the body in ideal shape. Adjustments are done on multiple parts of the body to help stimulate nerves that cause contractions in the muscles. These contractions engage the muscles, increasing tone and strength. It is similar to lifting weights: as a muscle flexes, it contracts and releases, activating neural receptors that aid in building the muscle.

Chiropractic care cannot stop the aging process; however, it may help you from feeling it as much. Regular chiropractic treatments can offer many benefits for keeping the musculoskeletal and nervous system healthy. Chiropractic doctors focus on relieving the source of arthritis pain. By addressing the body as a whole, rather than trying to mask the pain with medication, arthritis pain can be eased naturally and non-invasively.

While there is no cure for arthritis, consistent chiropractic treatments have shown great results in helping patients’ muscle and joint function, reducing pain and the symptoms associated with it.

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