Arthritis impacts many people and can present itself in various areas of the body. While it’s most commonly seen as people age, it can begin at any time and the severity of the issue can worsen if not treated correctly.
Rather than seeking medication or surgeries to alleviate the pain associated with arthritis, more medical professionals and individuals are turning to non-invasive treatment options as an alternative. Chiropractic care falls into this category, and for people with arthritis, especially if it impacts the neck and back areas, it can be a great way to live pain free.
Our medical clinic serves the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas, and we are proud to offer a full catalog of natural healing services including chiropractic care, massage therapy, wellness care, physical therapy and more.
While chiropractic care is not the correct course of action in every arthritis case, we likely have some form of treatment which can help a patient with arthritis find relief. It’s our mission to create a complete wellness plan for our patients which often includes a combination of our services to give them the best chance at recovery.
Candidates for chiropractic care who have arthritis include people who have osteoarthritis in the spine, which causes pain due to the deterioration of cartilage between the vertebrae. While chiropractic care can be a great help to people suffering from osteoarthritis, if you are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis then chiropractic care can cause further issues with the swelling which accompanies this type of arthritis.
If you are a candidate for chiropractic care as part of your arthritis treatment plan, we can evaluate your symptoms, run tests and, most importantly, listen to your concerns and understand your health goals to make the perfect plan to reduce your pain. We believe in allowing our patients to take ownership of their health, so rather than doing a brief examination and suggesting one course of action, our team focuses on your needs by explaining the different routes we can take to help you and then working together to ensure everyone is on board with the treatment plan we recommend.
We offer many chiropractic techniques which can assist with pain associated with arthritis, including time tested methods of spinal adjustment which can impact nervous systems throughout the body. We offer specialized treatments as well which are appropriate in certain patients’ situations, including: active release therapy, which deals with the removal of scar tissue adhesions, k laser therapy, which uses infrared light to increase healing, spinal decompression therapy and more innovative ways to ensure your body heals quickly.
While there are instances where medication or surgical solutions are necessary to deal with arthritis, many people in the medical community agree chiropractic care and other natural, non-invasive treatments are a better first step and can help avoid the complications of more in-depth medical intervention.
If you want to learn more about our arthritis care options or book your initial consultation, give us a call or browse our available appointment times online today.
