Arthritis Management
Arthritis, which means inflammation in a joint , affects millions of Americans. A joint can be any space articulating between two bones, so it's possible to have arthritis in any area of the body. Most commonly, people experience arthritis in their hands, feet and elbows. Chiropractic can drastically improve the function of the joints and the symptoms associated with arthritis, because joint function and the body's nervous system are intrinsically linked. Traditionally, arthritis is treated with medications to reduce inflammation and swelling in the joints. But chronic inflammation in these areas is often due to causes that are largely preventable or treatable. In fact, for many years, the mainstream recommendation for chronic arthritic pain was to rest and relax the joints. We now know that keeping the joints movable and imbibed with nutrient blood flow are the best way to keep joints healthy. Chiropractic care aims to keep the joints of the body mobile, and to alleviate any