Arthritis is inflammation in the joints which causes pain for many people, especially as they age. Whether you have osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, chiropractic care can help to provide relief of your painful symptoms. Osteoarthritis is actually a wearing away of the joint, where rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory autoimmune condition that causes, swelling, disfigurement, and pain. About 2 million people are affected by rheumatoid arthritis in the United States alone. Over-the-counter painkillers can be helpful at reducing pain, but chiropractic care can be just as effective at reducing your arthritis pain.
Chiropractic adjustments at Premier Health Chiropractors can help to detect and correct misalignments in the spine. Chiropractic adjustments help to take pressure off of the nerves and restore motion between the spinal bones. With the help of a chiropractor, your painful symptoms are reduced and you can become stronger once again.
Chiropractic care and adjustments can also be an excellent stress reliever for people with arthritis or any autoimmune disease. Chiropractors at Premier Health can help you to move comfortably, and our licensed chiropractors can also assist you with healthy lifestyle and nutrition choices. Massage and heat therapies are also beneficial for people with arthritis, and our chiropractors can help!
Why deal with the nasty side effects of painkillers or surgeries when you can take a natural approach to control your symptoms? Although there is no cure for arthritis, chiropractic care, muscle strengthening and stretching, and a healthy diet can all play a part in easing your painful symptoms. You may also be interested in trying acupuncture, corrective exercises, therapeutic exercises, ice-heat therapy, muscle stimulation, nutritional counseling, sports chiropractic, or Pilates. Premier Health Chiropractors can help you to make a decision that you will feel great about.
Since arthritis is also caused by inflammation in the body, you may also choose to indulge in foods that are great at fighting inflammation. First, drink more green tea and water. Plan to eat more wild Alaskan salmon, fresh whole fruits, fresh vegetables, bright multi-colored vegetables, olive oil, lean poultry, nuts, legumes and seeds, dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, swiss chard, or collard greens, old fashioned oatmeal, and spices such as turmeric and ginger. These food options are great at fighting inflammation in the body!
While movement and exercise are important in easing arthritis pain, it is also important to get a good night’s sleep. 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night is preferred for people seeking to reduce inflammation in the body. A good night’s sleep can also help to reduce stress. For exercise, 15-20 minutes of exercise three times per week is an excellent goal to set.
Let a chiropractor at Premier Health help you to ease your arthritis pain. We are here to help!