How You Can Have Natural Relief from Joint Pain at Church Road Chiropractic
Living with osteoarthritis means dealing with more than just joint pain – it can make everyday activities like climbing stairs, opening jars, or even getting out of bed a challenging task. At Church Road Chiropractic, we understand that while osteoarthritis can’t be reversed, proper chiropractic care can significantly improve your joint function, reduce pain, and help you maintain an active lifestyle.
Our approach focuses on the whole body, recognising that joint health is connected to overall spinal alignment and nervous system function.
Other Pain Conditions
Understanding Osteoarthritis and Its Causes
Osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears down over time. This breakdown isn’t just about age – it’s often the result of various stresses on your body over time.
Physical stress from repetitive movements, old injuries, or joint misalignments can gradually wear down your cartilage. Even carrying extra body weight puts additional pressure on your joints, particularly your knees, hips, and spine.
But there’s more to the story than just mechanical wear and tear. Chemical stress from inflammation plays a significant role too. Poor diet, environmental toxins, and chronic dehydration can create an internal environment that accelerates joint breakdown. When your body is in a state of chronic inflammation, it can speed up cartilage degradation and slow down your natural repair processes.
Certain risk factors can make you more susceptible to developing osteoarthritis:
- Previous joint injuries or surgeries
- Occupations requiring repetitive movements
- Sports activities with high impact on joints
- Poor posture and body mechanics
- Genetic predisposition
- Metabolic conditions affecting joint health
Understanding Osteoarthritis and Your Body's Response
While traditional treatments often focus solely on pain medication, our approach addresses the mechanical aspects of the condition – how your joints move, align, and function. When joints aren’t moving properly, it can accelerate wear and tear, leading to increased pain and stiffness.
The connection between your spine and joint health is crucial. Your spine houses the nervous system that controls every joint in your body. When your spine is properly aligned, it helps optimize nerve function and reduce inflammation throughout your body. This is why many of our patients notice improvements not just in their arthritic joints, but in their overall mobility and comfort levels.
Safe and Effective Arthritis Care at Church Road Chiropractic
We understand you might be concerned about being adjusted when you have arthritis. That’s why our approach is always gentle and tailored to your specific condition.
Before beginning any treatment, we perform a thorough examination to understand the full picture of your health. We’ll assess not just your arthritic joints, but also how your body has adapted to compensate for the pain. Often, these compensations can create additional stress on other parts of your body, leading to a cycle of increasing discomfort.
Our chiropractic approach includes low-force adjustments that respect your joints’ sensitivity and work to improve your function.
We may also recommend ways to protect your joints while staying active, and strategies for managing flare-ups when they occur. This can include:
- Soft tissue therapy to ease muscle tension and improve circulation
- Therapeutic exercises to build strength and stability
- Cold laser treatment and ultrasound therapy for deep tissue healing
- Supplements to support bone and tissue health
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