Osteoarthritis is defined as a degenerative disease that may occur in any synovial joint. Alexandria Osteoarthritis is not an acute inflammatory condition but a chronic one. Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the knee, hip and joints of the hand. Of people in the age group 55 years old and above, approximately 50% experience osteoarthritis in some part of their bodies. The two main classifications of osteoarthritis are:
1. Primary osteoarthritis – may be caused by persistent and extreme strain. A predisposition to it is also brought about by heredity.
2. Secondary osteoarthritis – almost always a consequence of trauma.
The most common signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis in VA are:
1. Pain – the most likely reason why patient is seeking care
2. Stiffness – of the affected parts generally comes in the morning
3. Swelling – develops when there is persistent inflammation
4. Crepitus – a grating sound made when joint ends rub each other and there is no cartilage to cushion them
Osteoarthritis therapy at King Street Back and Neck Care includes:
1. Weight loss – to reduce stress on weight bearing joints
2. Exercise – to strengthen muscles and to help stimulate cartilage growth
3. Diet – essential nutrients to combat osteoarthritis are vitamins C & D, calcium, Glucosamine sulfate and Chondroitin sulfate
4. Heat – when used properly can alleviate pain and stiffness
Your Chiropractor, Dr Steven Trauben DC, is a licensed professional who will take your history and examine you thoroughly. In addition, he will perform orthopaedic and neurologic tests on you and order diagnostic x-rays to determine how far your osteoarthritis has progressed. By doing so, he can create a plan of management and adjust it to suit your specific case and needs.
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