About 1 in 4 adults in the United States are living with arthritis, which is a group of chronic diseases that can cause joint pain, reduced mobility, and decreased quality of life. At Skocik Chiropractic we provide personalized treatments that can ease symptoms and improve your spinal alignment and joint health. Learn more about arthritis and why treatment is important below:
Understanding Arthritis
More than 100 different types or forms of arthritis exist that cause joint inflammation and degeneration. Some common types of arthritis include:
- Osteoarthritis: wearing down of protective cartilage inside a joint
- Rheumatoid arthritis: an autoimmune condition that causes a person's immune system to mistakenly attack the joint tissue
- Gout: the buildup of uric acid crystals inside a joint, which can irritate and damage the joint tissue
Arthritis symptoms can vary, depending on the disease type. You may experience pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, swelling, and redness or warmth near a joint. It's also common to feel weakness, muscle spasms, and pain in surrounding muscles and ligaments due to joint damage.
Our chiropractor can diagnose arthritis using various diagnostic techniques, including reviewing your medical history, spinal and joint examination, and x-ray imaging, if necessary. We may also perform neurological and muscular system exams to determine an accurate diagnosis and provide treatment.
Common Risk Factors for Arthritis
Risk factors for developing arthritis depend on the type of the disease. Some of the most common risk factors include:
- Age
- Family history
- A history of trauma or repetitive injury in a joint
- Being overweight
- Smoking
Chiropractic Care for Arthritis
Chiropractic adjustments can be beneficial for reducing symptoms of arthritis and help you manage the disease. By restoring spinal alignment, we help reduce the strain on joints and prevent further damage. Some additional treatments we provide to help people with arthritis include:
- Personalized exercises and stretches to improve joint support and range of motion.
- THOR laser therapy can reduce pain and help with healing.
- Nutritional counseling and supplements to ensure your body is receiving the right nutrients in order to heal and fight inflammation.
Contact us for an Appointment Today!
If you have arthritis and are seeking pain relief, our team at Skocik Chiropractic can help. We can develop a personalized treatment plan that will reduce your discomfort and improve your quality of life. To schedule your appointment, call our office at (717) 540-8448 today!