Arthritis

 Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage. Without the usual amount of cartilage, the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling (inflammation), and stiffness.Most older adults suffer from age related pain conditions such as Arthritis and Arthritis. The disease can affect the articular cartilage. The entire joint may be affected as it advances.

The symptoms of Arthritis include:

• Deep aching joint pain that gets worse after exercise or putting weight on it, and is relieved by rest
• Pain that is worse when you start activities after a period of no activity
• Over time, pain is present even when you are at rest
• Grating of the joint with motion
• Increase in pain during humid or moist weather
• Joint swelling
• Limited movement
• Muscle weakness around arthritic joints

Some people might not have symptoms.

Arthritis Treatment

Arthritis Treatment consist of comprehensive complementary therapies to alter the progressive pathological cascade. Early intervention may not alter the rate of cartilage damage but may help to maintain the integrity of the joint capsule, ligament, muscles and tendon structures. We combine evidence-based therapies to help older adults:

• Specialized Body Work 
• Mind-Body Medicine 
• Acupressure Therapy 
• Exercise Therapy - progressive strengthening 
• Posture Therapy 
• Nutritional Therapy

Treatment of arthritis depends on the particular cause, which joints are affected, severity, and how the condition affects your daily activities. Your age and occupation will also be taken into consideration when your doctor works with you to create a treatment plan.

If possible, treatment will focus on eliminating the underlying cause of the arthritis. However, the cause is NOT necessarily curable, as with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Treatment, therefore, aims at reducing your pain and discomfort and preventing further disability.

It is possible to greatly improve your symptoms from osteoarthritis and other long-term types of arthritis without medications. Exercise Therapy for arthritis is necessary to maintain healthy joints, relieve stiffness, reduce pain and fatigue, and improve muscle and bone strength.

Biocell (chondrotin,glucosamine hyaluronic acid supplement). Studies shown that 1200mg of chondrotin,1,500mg glucosamine (Drovanti et al, 1980, Vaz.,1982) ,Hyaluronic acid (Balazs and Denlinger,1993)  have shown positive results on joint function and reduce pain. Hyaluronic acid found to be effective as naproxen therapy with fewer side effects. 

 Benefits of Arthritis Treatment

• Reduce impairment and improve function
• Increase range of motion, strength
• Facilitate daily activities
• Protect the joints from further damage through reduce stress
• Improve posture and improve bio mechanics
• Prevent disabilities and poor health

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