Relieving Low Back, Hip, & Knee Arthritis Pain
caused by either injury or normal wear and tear. WhatCausesLowerBack,HipandKneeArthritis? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused by overuse, wear and tear, or injuries. Arthritis can also be caused by: • Infections, such as Lyme disease • An immune system dysfunction - rheumatoid arthritis • The inheritance of osteoarthritis • An abnormal metabolism, which leads to gout For arthritis suffers, even simply walking can cause pain in the lower back, hip or knee. Often, arthritis is a downward spiral of progress pain, limiting movement and strength, which in turn causes more inactivity and pain. However, by improving joint movement, muscle strength, balance and coordination, this cycle can be broken, reducing pain and inflammation. Discover howour teamof specialists at Peak To Shore Physiotherapy can get you moving pain-free again!
If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip or knee pain— you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, the cartilage in our joints wears down, causing painful bone on bone rubbing, inflammation, stiffness, and pain. While there is no cure for replacing cartilage yet, it is possible to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, by improving your joint movement, muscle strength, balance, and coordination. It’s even possible to eliminate symptoms entirely, depending on the amount of arthritis you have. 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 it. Arthritis—or the painful stiffness, or inflammation, of joints—isn’t a single disease. The term “arthritis” is an informal explanation of joint pain and disease in general. Over 100 types of arthritis exist, according to the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages, races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading cause of ongoing disability in Canada. The most prevalent form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is
Coming to Wasaga Beach
Andrew Ewert - PT BSC PT, BSC BIO, CGIMS REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Andrew relocated to the area from the West Coast 3 years ago and has been providing physiotherapy to the area residents since. He graduated fromQueen’s University and has over 15 years of experience. Andrewhaspost graduate training inmanual therapy, acupunctureandGunnintramuscularstimulation(IMS). Andrewtakespride intreatingallpatientsas individuals andensures theyget theright treatment approach for their individual concerns. Andrewworkswithpatients of all ages and activity levels, from the professional athlete, totheavidgardener, totheexperiencedcouch
potato. Andrewtakespride ingetting totheroot cause of the injury. He uses a variety ofmodalities to get his patients back to doing what they love. When not at work you can find Andrew enjoying all the area has to offer from peak to shore. You can find himat the beachwith his kids, surfing in the bay, snowboarding down the escarpment and hiking the many trails theareahas tooffer.Andrewisveryexcited to be at the new Peak to Shore Wasaga Beach Clinic and servicing the area and its residents.
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