Arthritis Pain Relief Treatment Coconut Creek FL

The term arthritis gets usually two reactions. The first being, “oh yeah well everyone gets that when they get older” or “I didn’t know that I had arthritis” . However the misconception is that as you age arthritis happens naturally. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and this occurs do to wear and tear on the body and joints. Dr. Barnard is very skilled at diagnosing and treating this condition so that it doesn’t cause pain and get worse.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis in which your own immune system attacks itself. The condition is not normal and can be avoided. Regular chiropractic care and healthy living are big factors in avoiding this. However, if you have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis, there are many ways to treat through chiropractic care to help with symptoms.

If you are suffering with joint pain, aches, stiffness or decreased range of motion then please call our office so we can do a thorough evaluation. Many treatment options are available.

Osteoarthritis

This is the most common type of arthritis and is caused by repetitive stress to the joints. This is usually caused by misalignments in your joints which rubs the joints to the point of breakdown. The body tries to offset that stress by laying down bone. This can cause bone spurs and at the worst cause fusion.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

This is the second most common type of arthritis in which your body attacks itself. It is often diagnosed through a blood test. This is known as an autoimmune disease, in which you can experience pain, swelling, stiffness and joint deformity. This condition can be managed and through chiropractic care and a rheumatologist.

Chiropractic treatment can be a welcome source of pain relief for those suffering with arthritis pain.

Chiropractic Adjustments

Chiropractic adjustments to both the spine and extremities can be a huge relief for someone suffering with joint pain. These gentle adjustments can create space for the joints allowing for better range of motion, decrease of swelling and ultimately lower your pain.

Therapeutic Exercise

Often times we have adopted poor movement patterns which has led to the repetitive stress being placed on our bodies. Its important to retrain the body so that this stress can be alleviated and future pain can be avoided as best as possible. Through care both in the office and out, you can experience freedom from your arthritis pain.