Blue Sky PT. Relieving Arthritis Pain

Don't Let Arthritis Pain Hold You Back! Relieving Low Back, Hip, & Knee Arthritis

If you’re constantly plagued with lower back, hip and/or knee pain—you might have arthritis. According to the Centers for DiseaseControl,roughly54.4millionU.S.adultsarediagnosed withsomeformofarthritiseveryyear.Unfortunately,asweage, our bones wear down. Are yours? If they are, don’t worry. It is possible to alleviate and even eliminate the symptoms of arthritis. If you have regular aches and pains, keep reading. We have a solution. What Is Arthritis, Exactly? Before knowing how to relieve arthritic pain, you’ll need to understand itsoriginandsymptoms.Arthritis isthe inflammation of one or more of your joints. Pain and stiffness which typically worsen with age are the main symptoms of arthritis. AccordingtotheArthritisFoundation,over100typesofarthritis exist. People of all ages, races and sex can be diagnosed with it. It is also the leading cause of ongoing disability in America. What Causes Lower Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In many cases, arthritis is caused by traumatic or repetitive injuries. These injuries degenerate bones, joints and cartilage, resulting in the pain. Arthritis can also be caused by: • Infections, such as Lyme disease • An immune system dysfunction • The inheritance of osteoarthritis • An abnormal metabolism, which leads to gout Sometimes, old age is simply the culprit as use wears away at our jointsandbonetissuecausingpainanddifficultywithmobility

(ie.walking,negotiatingstairsorgettingoutofachair).Thistype of arthritis, called degenerative arthritis—or osteoarthritis—is the most common kind of arthritis. When the cartilage which surrounds a joint is worn away, bone rubs against bone, causing pain, stiffness and swelling. When these symptoms occur, you should seek professional osteoarthritis treatment. Arthritis & Physical Therapy Severearthritismayrequiremedication,hotandcoldtherapy,or evensurgery.Maintainingahealthyweight,exerciseandagood diet can help relieve the symptoms. Regardless of the type of arthritis,physicaltherapy isan importantcomponent inhelping relieve the pain and stiffness from arthritis. Duringphysicaltherapy,themaingoal istomaximizefunctional mobility.Patientswillbegivenexercisestostrengthenmuscles aroundthearthritic jointandreducepressureoverarthriticareas. Patientswillbeeducatedonproperalignmentandposturewith activitiesofdaily living. Ifapatienthasundergonesurgery,post- op physical therapy can help them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. Ifyouora lovedonesuffersfromarthritis,youstillhaveoptions. Contact one of our therapists today and ask about ongoing physical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life.

If you are suffering from arthritis pain, call Blue Sky Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today!

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