UNDERSTANDING ARTHRITIS PAIN NEWSLETTER THE
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Whether you have an acute injury or chronic condition or balance problems, seeing a physical therapist at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call today at: Bradenton-Central Clinic: (941) 749-1734 Ellenton Clinic: (941) 721-1854 makes sense that somuch pressure would a wearing-out of the joints to develop over time, it doesn’t explain why the pain develops when and where it does, and why it happens to some people and not to others. Anti-inflammation Treatments and Arthritis. The leading form of arthritis treatment is the use of anti-inflammatory medication. Different medications are used for the different types of arthritis (Osteo-arthritis, Rheumatoid-arthritis and arthritis related to colitis and psoriasis). Physical Therapy and Arthritis. Physical therapy is a highly recommended formof treatment for any type of arthritis because it can strengthen and support the joints through guided practice of movement and strength building exercises. Typically, the best activities for arthritis pain are low-impact activities. Working with a physical therapist is the best way to ensure that you are practicing the best techniques for overcoming your discomfort. In addition there is a long list of home remedies that are helpful with arthritis pain as well, that have proven effective. For example, losing weight, exercising regularly, and making some dietary changes such as reducing caffeine and sugar consumption are helpful to alleviate pain associated with arthritis. However, before you start making any changes to your lifestyle, it is best to consult with your doctor and / or your physical therapist. At FYZICAL we have answers ready for all these questions. For more information about how to rid your life of arthritis pain, contact us.
Osteo-arthritis is the most common chronic condition to affect the joints. Almost 30 million adults in the United States struggle with the condition. While it can influence anyone of any age, it most frequently develops with age and therefore those over the age of 65 present most commonly with it. Joint overuse also commonly leads to osteo-arthritis due to movement repetition and is frequently seen in those performing manual labor. Any form of arthritis occurs when there is a breakdown of the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones. This cartilage is what allows all of your joints to move with ease and freedom. Without cartilage or with damaged cartilage, the bones rub against one another with movement, causing pain ranging from a persistent ache to severe stabbing pain. As the cartilage breaks down, so, typically, does the bone, and as the shape of the joint changes it becomes even more difficult for it to function smoothly. Furthermore, the ligaments and tendons around the joint will often stiffen, and the muscles surrounding the joint will weaken, making it altogether more difficult and painful to move. While arthritis pain typically develops gradually, the realization of what you are dealing with can still come as a shock. In some circumstances the pain will appear more abruptly, especially when the pain develops in association with a change in weather or other environmental circumstance. Overcoming Arthritis Pain. Turning to over the counter pain medications to cope with arthritis pain is ineffective as a long-term solution. While some of the medications may provide relief, they will not help you overcome the pain for any long duration periods. Physical therapy, on the other hand, can provide actual relief from arthritis by helping to rebuildmobility and strength in the joints through targeted movements and flexibility exercises. There is a lot of research ongoing trying to understand what precisely causes arthritis to develop in some people, and not in others. Everyone uses their joints every day, and while it
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