Have you been dealing with the aches and pains of arthritis? Are you tired of taking medication to get relief? We can give you solutions that work without nasty side effects! At Fritz Physical Therapy, our physical therapists take a holistic approach to resolving your arthritis pain. Approximately 40 million people in the United States suffer from arthritis, and one-third say it limits their leisure activities and daily tasks. Around 25% of these individuals also say they are in chronic, debilitating pain daily. While there are several medications on the market that limit pain, none can treat the physical issue that is occurring within your joints. Fortunately, physical therapy can give you solutions that reduce your pain and improve your function without side effects! If you are looking to find relief for your arthritis, we can help! Start by treating it at the source; contact Fritz Physical Therapy today! A Holistic Approach to Finding Arthritis Relief
WHY IS PHYSICAL THERAPY BETTER THAN MEDICATION?
The most common treatments for arthritis are physician-prescribed medications, usually NSAIDs, corticosteroids, or antirheumatic drugs. Unfortunately, although it is easy to pop it in your mouth, medication will cause side effects, which can be more dangerous than arthritis itself. With NSAIDs, you run the risk of blood clots, heart attack, or stroke. With corticosteroids, you run the risk of cataracts, high blood sugar levels, and bone loss. Luckily, there is a much safer and healthier alternative to treating arthritis: physical therapy. A physical therapist’s primary goal when treating arthritis is reducing stress on the joints by increasing strength, preserving or improving range of motion, and teaching balance and coordination exercises.
SOME BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH A PHYSICAL THERAPIST INCLUDE:
• Stretching/Mobility Exercises. Restoring motion ensures the joint receives proper blood flow to keep existing cartilage healthy and strong. • Exercise. Light exercises focusing on getting the muscles around the joints stronger help to reduce the forces through the joint and alleviate the pain simultaneously. • Proper posture. Posture work will help to reduce stress on your joints. • Weight control. Reducing/controlling your weight helps to prevent added stress on weight-bearing joints.
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