Using Chiropractic To Better Your Life
Chiropractic treatment is often dismissed as unnecessary and useless, not actually medicine. Those who discount chiropractic treatment are unaware and oblivious of the wide range of advantages that chiropractic has to offer. Chiropractic care offers great benefits of everyday life, but more importantly, it can help immensely with certain types of disabilities, such as arthritis.
More than 46 million men and women of all ages are directly affected by arthritis, the nation’s number one cause of disability. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that there are more than 100 different varieties of arthritis, where the cartilage is either breaking or has already broken down. Arthritis patients experience so much pain as the padding that the cartilage gives is no longer there to protect the joint when weight is applied. Without the cartilage, the bones are rubbing together, resulting in stiffness, swelling, limited movement, and pain. When the swelling does not cease or the destruction results in long-term complications, the patient is diagnosed with chronic arthritis.
Arthritis-related pain and inflammation can be a result of a few different sources, such as:
– Infection from viruses or bacteria
– Broken bones
– Infection caused by viruses or bacteria
– An autoimmune disease
– Hypomobility or a sedentary lifestyle
Of the hundreds of different kinds of arthritis, the most common variety is osteoarthritis, which sets in with age, and usually affects the hips, knees, and fingers. Patients who are overweight or have previously been exposed to injuries in the affected joint are at an increased risk for osteoarthritis.
Hypomobility has become an increasing health concern in our culture – and also a growing cause of arthritis. A greater percentage of diagnosed arthritis is associated with hypomobility and individuals who lead inactive lifestyles. With little to no physical activity, adhesions in the joint can occur. Adhesions are bands of scar-like tissue that develop between two surfaces in the body, resulting in friction where they would normally shift around each other. Adhesions can also develop from repetitive use, such as excessive computer usage and holding the phone between your shoulder and ear. Adhesions occur most commonly in ankles, shoulders, tendons and ligaments and, given time, can continue to spread and become tighter, causing more pain.
Just last year, a study was completed where the results support earlier data implying that a sedentary lifestyle will only help the growth and spread of both adhesions and arthritis. It was also noted, however, that chiropractic treatments increase the space between the joints and improve joint mobility and flexibility. It is clear, then, that chiropractic care prevents further spread and development of adhesions and consequently prevents arthritis in the body, regardless of when a patient might opt to start chiropractic treatment.
We suggest regular chiropractic treatments for all patients for the obvious advantages of preventive care for the body. Already suffering from arthritis-induced pain? Don’t wait another day! Come visit Dr. Steve to get started on reducing your pain straight away!
Phoenix Chiropractor Dr. Steve Van Laecken has helped many people minimize or even eradicate their arthritis pains. To understand how he can help you, call 602-298-1600 for an appointment to visit with Phoenix Chiropractor Dr. Steve Van Laecken. As a special offer, Dr. Steve has agreed to provide an initial exam for 75% off to anyone with a copy of this article.