Osteoarthritis Treatment

Most older adults suffer from age related pain conditions such as Osteoarthritis and Arthritis. The disease can affect the articular cartilage. The entire joint may be affected as it advances. Pain due to Osteoarthritis can be found in many joints of the body, but is commonly found in weight bearing joints such as hips and knees creating weakness and pain.

The symptoms of osteoarthritis 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

What is Osteoarthritis Treatment? 

Osteoarthritis Treatment consist of medication,bracing and comprehensive complementary therapies to alter the progressive pathological cascade. Some may require surgical procedures which c has the potential to be most abused. 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 -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 Osteoarthritis 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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