Osteoarthritis Treatment Celina
Osteoarthritis also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs most often in older people. This disease affects the tissue covering the ends of bones in a joint (cartilage). In a person with osteoarthritis, the cartilage becomes damaged and worn out causing pain, swelling, stiffness and restricted movement in the affected joint. This condition most commonly affects the joints in the hips, knees, hands, and spine. Rarely, the disease may affect the shoulders, wrists, and feet.
Causes and Risk Factors
Osteoarthritis is caused by the wearing out of the cartilage covering the bone ends in a joint. This may be due to being overweight, excessive strain over prolonged periods of time, previous fracture, growth abnormalities, joint diseases, injury or deformity. Our Celina Chiropractor is an expert in helping relieve pain from arthritis.
Some people have congenital abnormalities of the joints that cause early degeneration and subsequently cause osteoarthritis.
Diagnosis
Osteoarthritis is diagnosed with a medical history, a physical examination and X-rays of the affected joint. During the physical examination, Dr. Dillan will examine the affected joint for swelling, pain, tenderness, and assess the joint’s range of motion. An X-ray of the knee may show a loss of the joint space and bone spur formation. The good news is our Celina acupuncture clinic has seen incredible results in treating arthritis with a ton of success!
Treatment
There is no known cure for osteoarthritis. However, at Apex Spine and Sport, there are several treatments and lifestyle modifications that can help ease your pain and symptoms. The objective of the treatment is to reduce pain, improve joint movement, and prevent further damage to the joint. The treatment of osteoarthritis involves:
- Chiropractic Care
- Acupuncture
- Laser Therapy
- Soft Tissue Therapy
- Lifestyle Modifications
- A moderate exercise program
- Use of heat or cold treatments
- Eating a healthy and well-balanced diet
- Getting adequate rest
- Losing weight
- Protecting your joints with the use of assistive devices such as splints or braces to support the weakened joints
- Dietary Modifications
- Regular maintenance care
- Physical Therapy – may be recommended in conjunction with chiropractic care
- If non-surgical treatment fails to provide relief, surgery may be the next step
Are you suffering from arthritis pain? If you’re asking when you’ll get relief, this is your moment! Call our Celina Chiropractic Clinic Apex Spine and Sport at (972) 357-1009 or book online below
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