Friday, April 5, 2013

Osteoarthritis and Chiropractic


Osteoarthritis and Chiropractic

Osteoarthritisis is also sometimes referred to as degenerative joint disease.  It is a joint disease caused by wear and tear.of  healthy joint.  With degeneration of the joint, the cartilage becomes rough and worn out, causing the joint halves to rub against each other, creating inflammation with pain and the formation of bone spurs.

Most common symptoms are:

*Joint pain and swelling.
*Stiffness  and pain increase in the morning or after sitting or lying down for more than 15 minutes.
*Limited range of motion.
Chiropractic care may:
*reduce pain and stiffness.
*Relax the mucle.
*Improve range of motion.
*Improve joint coordination.




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