Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease wherein there is a progressive deterioration of the cartilage in the diarthrotic joints. Vacaville 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. Osteoarthritis can be classified into two major categories:
1. Primary osteoarthritis – may be due to excessive or repetitive strain. There also can be a hereditary component.
2. Secondary osteoarthritis – comes from a previous trauma to the affected body part.
Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis in CA that are most commonly felt 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 – goes hand in hand with continual inflammation
4. Crepitus – clicking sound from lack of lubrication or from bone rubbing on bone.
Osteoarthritis can be alleviated by the following non-pharmacologic measures at True Life Chiropractic:
1. Weight reduction – a lighter load is easier on the joints and can relieve some of the stress on them
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 – the right amount of heat may allay the signs and symptoms of stiffness and pain
Your Chiropractor, Dr Trevor Del Pape DC, will perform a thorough history and examination including orthopaedic, neurological testing and diagnostic radiography to determine the extent of your osteoarthritis. Then they will design a management and treatment plan custom made to suit your specific case.
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