Arthritis in Thunder Bay
A widespread and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, arthritis causes pain, stiffness, and reduced quality of life. Arthritis comes in various forms, with osteoarthritis being the most common. This degenerative condition affects joints in the spine, hips, and knees, often correlating with pain and daily activity limitations.
Less frequent types include autoimmune arthritis like rheumatoid, psoriatic, and enteric arthritis. Chiropractic care can benefit all types of arthritis by applying gentle force to joints and alleviating nerve pressure, which can significantly reduce discomfort.
How Chiropractic Adjustments Can Help
Joint dysfunction, often resulting from misalignment, can lead to increased pain and inflammation in arthritic patients. This can cause stiffness, achiness, and reduced quality of life. Chiropractic adjustments aim to correct these misalignments, relieving pressure on nerves. Even gentle adjustments can be effective in reducing pain, managing inflammation, and improving mobility over time, enhancing overall quality of life for arthritis sufferers.
Lifestyle Factors and Chiropractic Management
While genetic components play a role in inflammatory arthritis, lifestyle factors significantly impact osteoarthritis development. Poor posture, accidents, injuries, and repetitive activities can worsen or accelerate arthritic conditions. Obesity, lack of physical activity, and certain occupations requiring repetitive motions or heavy lifting also contribute to joint stress and degeneration.
Chiropractic care addresses these issues by focusing on posture improvement, providing exercise guidance, and offering management plans for problematic work activities. Our chiropractors may recommend ergonomic adjustments to workstations and teach proper body mechanics to reduce joint strain.
Additionally, our doctors can provide dietary advice to help patients avoid inflammatory foods that may contribute to arthritic symptoms. They may also suggest supplements or natural anti-inflammatory agents to support joint health and reduce pain.
Get Relief Today
Arthritis doesn’t have to control your life. Contact Santin Chiropractic today to schedule an appointment. We want to help you manage your arthritis symptoms and improve your quality of life.
