Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain Relief in Harrisburg

We at Skocik Chiropractic, serving Harrisburg, PA, and the nearby region, see patients who have osteoarthritis. You may wonder what the condition is, why you have it, and how a chiropractor can help.

What Is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is the type you associate with age. It's the wear and tear type that comes from using your joint repeatedly. The cartilage that cushions the bones wears down, leaving less and less padding between them. This causes bone to move against bone, leading to chronic pain.

Osteoarthritis can affect any joint but it most often happens in the joints people tend to use a great deal, such as the knees and hips. 

If you have osteoarthritis, you might experience any of the following: 

• Stiffness
• Pain 
• Loss of flexibility
• Swelling 
• Grating sensation 

While it happens from using a joint, certain people are more at risk:

• Older age
• Obese individuals
• Those who suffered from a joint injury in the past
• Those with a genetic risk

Your First Appointment

Before we provide any treatment, our chiropractor will want to know about your medical history. Our chiropractor might ask questions about the types of symptoms you're having, when they're more prevalent, and their severity. 

Our chiropractor may want to use imaging to get a better look at what's going on in the affected joint and to rule out other conditions. We can also use this testing to determine if you have bone spurs, which are a common occurrence with this issue. 

Chiropractic Care for Osteoarthritis 

If we determine you have osteoarthritis, our next step is to establish a care plan, especially for your situation. It may include chiropractic adjustments to help with inflammation. 

We may also recommend corrective exercises. Not only can this treatment help with joint pain relief, but it's also useful for helping with slow the progression of the arthritis and allowing you to use the joint as long as possible. 

Get Chiropractic Care from Our Chiropractor for Joint Pain Relief from Osteoarthritis

We at Skocik Chiropractic, serving Harrisburg, PA, and the neighboring communities, provide patients in the area with a natural way to help manage joint pain and possibly help slow the progression of osteoarthritis. Our goal is to help you maintain usage of your joints and live with as little joint pain as possible. Book an appointment by calling (717) 540-8448. Our “chiropractor near me” is here to help.