Osteoartrhitis is a chronic inflammatory disease arising from a gradual loss of cartilage in the joints. Unlike an acute condition, Pickerington osteoarthritis is a recurrent and long-lasting illness. It is usually the hip, knees and joints of the hand that are affected in osteoarthritis. In the older population, or those 55 years old and above, an estimated 50% have osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is classified into two major types:
1. Primary osteoarthritis – can be caused by undue and repetitious strain or can be hereditary
2. Secondary osteoarthritis – comes from a previous trauma to the affected body part.
Osteoarthritis in OH is manifested by these common signs and symptoms:
1. Pain – the first symptom that moves the patient to pursue treatment and care
2. Stiffness – of joints is a characteristic that is common in the morning
3. Swelling – is a result of chronic inflammation
4. Crepitus – is a crackling sound made by bone surfaces rubbing together and there is lessened lubrication
Osteoarthritis can be alleviated by the following non-pharmacologic measures at Columbus Chiropractic:
1. Reducing weight – helps in the treatment of osteoarthritis by decreasing the stress placed on the joints
2. Exercise – increases muscle strength and encourages cartilage formation
3. Diet – include sufficient amount of calcium, Glucosamine sulfate, Chondroitin sulfate, and vitamins C & D
4. Heat – in the right temperature and length of exposure, may help in relieving pain and stiffness
Your Chiropractor, Dr. Dennis Schone, has the proper skills and training to perform a complete history and examination on you, as well as orthopaedic and neurological testing and radiograms for correctly diagnosing your osteoarthritis and its extent. Then they will design a management and treatment plan custom made to suit your specific case.
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