Managing Arthritis With Chiropractic Treatment

Arthritis is a common problem affecting many people worldwide. It is a chronic disease that affects the quality of life of these people. Approximately 23 percent of the adult population in the United States have the condition. One of the most effective ways to manage arthritis is through chiropractic treatment.

What Is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a joint inflammation that causes stiffness, discomfort, and pain. It is among the primary causes of disability in the United States of America. It affects over 50 million individuals. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, followed by rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and psoriatic arthritis.

Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis 

Arthritis symptoms often develop gradually, though they can also occur suddenly. The most common symptoms are joint swelling, stiffness, and pain. They may worsen in the morning as you get out of bed or stand up after rest.

 You can also experience the following:

• Buckling or instability of joints

• A low count of red blood cells

• Limited range of motion that improves when you start moving

• Blood vessels and heart muscle inflammation

• Popping or clicking when bending

• Mouth or eye inflammation

• Scraping or grating feeling in your knees

• Fatigue

• Weakness in the muscle around your joints

• Low-grade fever

• Bony growths in your fingers

Types of Arthritis That Benefit From Chiropractic Treatment

Routine chiropractic treatment benefits rheumatoid arthritis. It is a lingering inflammatory disorder that occurs in the joints. It also helps with the treatment and management of osteoarthritis. It is a degenerative disorder that affects the flexible cartilage in the joints.

How Chiropractic Treatment Manages Arthritis

Chiropractors use a variety of treatments to help with arthritis management. It all depends on the severity and needs of the patient. Traditional adjustments can help readjust the body and relief pain. However, others benefit from dry needling or ultrasound therapy to treat joint swelling.

Chiropractic adjustments use gentle joint and spine manipulation to help realign your body. It adjusts your bone and joint position by using a controlled force. The results are improved body mobility and decreased pain. One area of your body affected by arthritis can cause problems in the body parts. Chiropractic treatment reduces your overall suffering by treating the secondary pain areas of the body.

Dry needling can relax your soft tissues and reduce the discomfort and pain from arthritis stiffness. The thin needles used for treatment stimulate your myofascial trigger points. Ultrasound therapy releases energy and heat through vibrations around your joints and muscles. The therapy helps reduce tension and pain from arthritis.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Arthritis

Every chiropractor can confirm that patients are different, necessitating treatment that varies with their needs. They will often focus on realigning the body parts that arthritis pain impacts. They will also help relieve tension. Below are more benefits of chiropractic treatments for arthritis management:

• Reduces inflammation caused by arthritis throughout your body

• Improves quality of life by enabling you to perform various physical tasks

• Improved joint flexibility and ability to move

• Reduces pain and discomfort across all the areas affected by arthritis

Chiropractic treatment does not require drug use. It focuses on improving your well-being and health to treat your arthritis symptoms.

For more about treating arthritis, call Copeland Chiropractic at (509) 865-5636 to reach our offices in Toppenish, Yakima, or Richland, Washington.