Treat osteoarthritis (arthrosis) with chiropractic

Osteoarthritis (arthrosis) or also called "wear" is a common ailment and can certainly be treated. Many people with this condition mistakenly think there is nothing to be done about it. In a way they are right, because there is nothing to be done about the osteoarthritis itself. After all, the chiropractor cannot make what is worn out new. However, something can be done about the pain that the osteoarthritis causes. The freedom of movement of the joints can also be optimized so that the patient will feel less pain.

Nerve tension
The wear can cause a nerve impingement, which causes pain. The pain caused by the osteoarthritis can certainly be treated with chiropractic. Osteoarthritis can occur in different parts of the body

• Neck
• Back
• Shoulders
• Knees
• Ankles
• Feet
• Hips
• Wrists

Treat osteoarthritis by chiropractor

Osteoarthritis can also be treated well with chiropractic. Nobody can do anything about the osteoarthritis itself, but chiropractic can greatly reduce its consequences. During the chiropractic treatment of osteoarthritis, our specialists put pressure on the joint, which creates more freedom of movement. As a result, the patient feels less pain and the joints have less tendency to become stiff. This increases the freedom of movement and thus the quality of life. It even happens that pain caused by chiropractic treatment due to osteoarthritis has temporarily disappeared completely. It is always important to have your spine checked regularly for minor or even major abnormalities. Chiropractic treatments for osteoarthritis are usually painless.
 
I have osteoarthritis, what can I do myself, besides the treatments?
 Osteoarthritis is the aging process of our skeleton. At the spine, it manifests itself through the thinning of the intervertebral disc and through calcification along the vertebral edges. It is not possible to completely prevent osteoarthritis, because all of us age. It can however be influenced in certain ways. The following 3 pieces of advice are important to follow

• Eat fresh healthy foods
• Drink enough water
• Keep moving

Diet and exercise are important when it comes to osteoarthritis
 A healthy diet is recommended. A healthy diet provides sufficient usable raw materials. It is also important that you continue to drink enough water. After all, water is important for all digestion and cellular processes in the body. Among other things, it ensures that the waste products are not built up in too high concentrations in our bloodstream. These waste materials can accelerate the osteoarthritis process.

Keep moving
Movement is very important. Movement promotes blood flow and thus the nutrition of the body cells. Exercising will prolong the onset of stiffness and you will not develop arthrosis symptoms as quickly.

Regular monitoring after osteoarthritis treatment
Due to the osteoarthritis itself, your daily activities, poor posture or even an accident, the freedom of movement may decrease again, which could make the patient with osteoarthritis feel more pain. Especially if you overload arthritic joints more often, you can again suffer from stiffness and pain. This weakens the muscles and increases pressure on the joint, which worsens the osteoarthritis. To prevent this, it is advisable to make an appointment with the Chiropractor on a regular basis. After all, you regularly have your teeth checked by the dentist, not true?
 
Would you like to know more about what Chiropractic can do for you in reducing pain from artosis or do you have any questions before making an appointment with us? Feel free to contact us for an initial conversation. Another possibility is a visit to our walk-in consultation hour where our chiropractors are happy to perform a free back and neck analysis.

The most frequently asked questions in the treatment of osteoarthritis

Do I ever get rid of osteoarthritis?
No, no one can do anything about the osteoarthritis itself. Chiropractors can relieve pain and restore freedom of movement by keeping the spine supple.
 
Is it possible that I get more pain due to damp weather?
 Yes, air pressure change affects the joints. The saying "I can feel it is raining on my joints" is correct.
 
Why is a chiropractor also called a "cracker"?
 During chiropractic treatment, the chiropractor puts pressure on the joint. With this correction, the patient sometimes hears a “cracking sound”. This crack is the result of a bubble formation in the joint, which is released by the pressure placed on the joint and thus causes the sound. It has nothing to do with bones chafing over each other or bands breaking.
 
Why do I have to come back if I feel good after treating my osteoarthritis?
 You can also ask the question: "Why do I have to go to the dentist for regular check-ups, even if I don't have a toothache?". By checking and optimizing the spine, you feel a lot suppler and fitter and you can prevent complaints.

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