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“Medication Is NOT The Only Option For Pain Relief! ” Natural Ways To Relieve Arthritis Pain
Do you find your knees or hips hurting after sitting for too long? Has bending or squatting, become difficult or even painful? This is a common complaint of people with knee or hip osteoarthritis. Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that 1 out of every 2 people will have symptoms of knee osteoarthritis sometime before the age of 85?
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• Natural Ways to Relieve Arthritis Pain • 5 Ways To Naturally Relieve Arthritis Pain
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“DON’T LET ARTHRITIS PAIN SLOW YOU DOWN! ”
Natural Ways To Relieve Arthritis Pain
The incidence of osteoarthritis generally starts to increase after age 35 and decreases one’s ability to perform walking, bending and every day tasks. Osteoarthritis can occur for a variety of reasons: • Normal or abnormal wear and tear on joint cartilage • Injuries that damage cartilage and joints • Diseases that damage cartilage • Lack of joint support from poor muscle strength and tissue flexibility What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis describes the condition of abnormal wear and tear of cartilage from a joint surface causing bone on bone rubbing. This can be quite painful and occurs more in the knees, hips and ankles. This is due to the fact that these joints bear the weight of your body and have to endure an average of 3,000-6000 steps a day. That is over one million steps / bending and movements a year!
Knee osteoarthritis pain is generally felt under the knee cap, but can travel up the thigh or down your lower leg. The pads below your knee generally become thicker and more swollen. At times, your knee may even become slightly swollen or even red. Hip osteoarthritis pain is generally felt in the groin on one side or deep in the buttock. Pain may actually feel better with walking, but become worse after sitting for a few minutes, then trying to move again. What can be done? Most pain is caused by poor joint movement and strength of the muscles around the joint. This causes instability to the joint and greater pressure on the cartilage causing more inflammation and pain. Physical therapy is the preferred method of treatment, because it discovers the abnormal movement in the joint and naturally corrects it. With hands-on therapy, special strengthening and balance exercises, knee or hip pain can typically be completely relieved. For more information on natural ways to relieve arthritis pain, call us today!
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Dr. Michael McLarnon is a chiropractic physician with several years of clinical experience working with patients who suffer with various musculoskeletal conditions, sports related injuries, and chronic pain. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida and his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. He currently holds designations as a Certified
Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP ©), Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP), and Graston Technique Certified. He has experience working with many diverse groups of providers and patient populations and enjoys working within an integrated practice setting in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes. In his spare time he enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, running races, fishing, and attending sporting events.
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5 Ways To Naturally Relieve Arthritis Pain
1. Exercise. It is vital to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve blood flow. Cartilage actually receives its nutrition from joint fluid, so the more you can exercise the better. It is also important to mix between weight bearing and non-weight bearing exercises, such as aquatic exercises or bicycling. It is highly recommended that you see a physical therapist first before starting an arthritis exercise regime. 2. Vitamins. There are a mix of studies showing some benefits to using glucosomine and chondroitin. Glucosomine is naturally made in the body and helps support the cartilage by retaining water and preventing wear. Additional supplements may help. 3. Avoid Inflammatory Foods. There are foods that increase the body’s natural inflammation response. Arthritis is a condition of joints that become inflamed. Therefore, by avoiding foods with high fat, fried foods, sodas, high sugar content and processed foods, you help to naturally relieve the inflammation in your body.
4. Calcium and Magnesium. Many people are deficient in calcium and magnesium. Having enough calcium and magnesium, builds strong bones and reduces irritated nerve endings, decreasing pain. If possible, find supplements that are in powder form that can be easily digested and help your body’s intake of these essential minerals. 5. Sleep. Sleep is a time for our body and brain to repair itself. It is important to make sure you are getting enough sleep. 7-8 hours at least to allow your body to repair and decrease pain. When you are tired, your body does not function as well, increasing the inflammatory response and reduces your pain threshold. Physical therapy is one of the best ways to improve your arthritis pain. We help you by reducing pain and inflammation in your joints, then increase your strength and flexibility so your joints are healthier. Call us today for more information on our Arthritis Program and discover how you can live life pain free!
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5Back Pain Myths MYTH 1: Back Pain Goes Away Quickly Astudyfoundthat75%ofpa- tientsstillhavebackpainayear afterfirstvisitingtheirdoctors. 3 Manypatientsmayalsogoto othertherapistsandchiroprac- tors,nevertellingtheirfamily medical doctor what they are doingabouttheirbackpainand howitstillaffectstheirlives. MYTH 2: Back Pain is a Trivial Problem One study showed just how seriously back pain affects one’s quality of life. Lower backpainistheleadingcause of disability for people under 45yearsofage,and80-90%of alladultswillsufferwithlow backpainatsometimeintheir lives. 1 MYTH 3: Pills (NSAIDs & Muscle Relaxers) Are Safe and Effective for Your Back Pain People with back problems generally suffer over many years,evendecades.Complica- tions may be seen with long term use of these medicines such as NSAIDs, which can causebleedinginthestomach and intestines and lead to ulcers and kidney damage. Theyhavealsonotbeenshown tobeeffectiveinsomeclinical trials. 4 MYTH 4: Bed Rest is Good for You Inactivitywillactuallymake yourbackpainmuchworsein mostcases.Itwillactuallyre- conditionyourspinalmuscles andmakethemweaker—which means morepainandlessfunc- tionforyou. MYTH 5: The Pain is the Problem Back pain is a signal that thereissomethingwrong.Low back problems, not just low back pain, can be how you function, how your spine movesandtheactualstructures in your back that are injured. It’s important to have your problemsexaminedobjectively. Back pain is a signal that there is something wrong. Low back problems, not just low back pain, can be attributed to how you function, how your spine moves and the actual structures in your back that are injured. It’s important to have your problems examined objectively.
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largenumberofhealthcare providers in the United States. New Jersey Spinal Care of Wayne, New Jersey, utilizes DRX9000 spinal decompression therapy for candidateswhosufferfrom severe neck or back pain, sciatica, disc and leg pain whomaybenefitfromthis treatment. Non-surgical spinal de- compressionisbasedonthe theory that decompressing yourspineisonewaythat discspacescanbeincreased and disc protrusions may thenbereduced. decompression is based on the theory that decompressing your spine is one way that disc spaces can be increased and disc protrusions may then be reduced. During the DRX9000 During the DRX9000 treatment the patient lies faceupwiththekneesbent withsupportunderneaththe shoulders.Youdonotgrip onto anything with your handsduringthetreatments, which can be tiring and painful for some patients. Theangleofdecompression can then be adjusted to affect different cervical or lumbar levels in the lower spine,allowingthedoctorto pinpointtheproblemarea. An experimental study has shown that in bulging discs, decompression can lowerthepressureinsidethe disc. 2 Formanypatients, this canmeanpainrelief,andif thepressureonthenerveis released,healingcanbegin. Astudyinthe Orthopedic Technology Review showed amarkedreductionindisc herniationsorprotrusionsin 71% of patients using the DRX9000. 2 Whenatreat- mentmayhelpevenafrac- tion of the patients with these types of back, neck andlegpain—whennothing else has worked—that’s significantinouropinion. NJ Spinal Care is taking newpatients.CallNJSCat treatment the patient lies face up with the knees bent with support underneath the shoulders. You do not grip onto anything with your hands during the treatments, which can be tiring and painful for some patients. The angle of decompression can then be adjusted to affect different cervical or lumbar levels in the lower spine, allowing the doctor to pinpoint the problem area. An experimental study has shown that in bulging discs, decompression can lower the pressure inside the disc. 2 For many patients, this can mean pain relief, and if the pressure on the nerve is released, healing can begin. A study in the showed a marked reduction in disc herniations or protrusions in 71% of patients using the DRX 9000. 2 When a treatment may help even a fraction of the patients with these types of back, neck and leg pain—when nothing else has worked—that’s significant in our opinion. Advanced Wellness is taking new patients. Call providers in the United States. Advanced Wellness of Marlboro, New Jersey, utilizes DRX9000 spinal decompression therapy for candidates who suffer from severe neck or back pain, sciatica, disc and leg pain who may benefit from this treatment. Non-surgical spinal
(973)942-4449toschedule your free consultation (a$200value)toseeifyou are a candidate for the DRX9000 spinaldecompres- siontreatment. Pain— Did You Know...? 1) A2005articleinthepres- tigious orthopedic journal Spine studied patients who suffered with lower back painand/orsciatica.99%of the patients were told they wouldgeteitheramoderate or great improvement in theirqualityoflifeaftersur- gery. But the study found that,inreality,39%didnot evenhaveminimallysignif- icantimprovement. 5 2) A scientific study from 2005indicatedthatpatients showedshort-termimprove- ment with injections, but whentheywerecheckedtwo years later, more than two- thirds of these patients had undergone additional inva- siveprocedures. 6 Sothereis atwo-thirdschancethatyou couldeventuallyendupwith an invasive spinal surgery followinginjections. 3) There’satermthatisused alotinorthopedicandmed- icalcircles , failed back sur- gery syndrome .Thegreatest risk factor for having a second back operation is havingoneinthefirstplace. Andthegreatestriskfactor forhavingathirdoperation is having two previous sessionsunder theknife. having a third operation is having two previous sessions under the knife. Patients with unsatisfac- tory results like these may be candidates for DRX9000 spinal decompression. Patients with unsatisfac- tory results like these may becandidatesforDRX9000 spinaldecompression. Advanced Wellness at 732-387-7441 to schedule your free consultation (a $200 value) to see if you are a candidate for the DRX9000 spinal decompression treatment. A 2005 article in the pres- tigious orthopedic journal studied patients who suffered with lower back pain and/or sciatica. 99% of the patients were told they would get either a moderate or great improvement in their quality of life after surgery. But the study found that, in reality, 39% did not even have minimally significant improvement. 5 2) A scientific study from 2005 indicated that patients showed short-term improve- ment with injections, but when they were checked two years later, more than two-thirds of these patients had undergone additional in- vasive procedures. 6 So there is a two-thirds chance that you could eventually end up with an invasive spinal surgery following injections. 3) There’s a term that is used a lot in orthopedic and medical circles, failed back surgery syndrome . The greatest risk factor for having a second back operation is having one in the first place. And the greatest risk factor for
By Dr. James L. WoLf CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN By DR. JOSEPH J. CILEA CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN About40%ofadultshave had back pain in the past month and around 60 to 90% of adults will have backpainatsomepointin theirlives. 1 Manybackpainsufferers giveuptooearlyonfinding the right treatment. They thinktheywillhavetolivea lifewithpainastheybelieve thereisnothingthatcanbe done for them. This may oftenleadtofeelingsofdis- couragementandinactivity, both of which can make chronicbackpainworse. Fortunately,manydoctors today recognize that back painaloneisgenerallynota sufficient reason to turn to spinal surgery. At best, spinal surgery should only beusedbythosewhohave tried everything else, have excruciatingpain,oraneu- rological deficit condition (likefootdrop).But,evenin caseslikethese,surgeryis nocure-all. Thereisapromisingtreat- ment,however,thatfallsbe- tweentheoptionofinvasive, irreversible spine surgery and doing nothing atall… It’s the breakthrough treat- ment spreading rapidly across the United States, Canada and Europe used more and more frequently for professional athletes— called DRX9000 TM Spinal Decompression Therapy. across the United States, Canada and Europe used more and more frequently for professional athletes— called DRX9000TM Spinal The following research and facts will hopefully guide you The following research and facts will hopefully guideyoutothispotentially better solution for your chronic back, neck or leg pain. Your doctor(s) may not have discussed or even knownaboutthisnewtech- nology,nowbeingusedbya to this potentially better solution for your chronic back, neck or leg pain. Your doctor(s) may not have discussed or even known about this new technology, now being used by a large number of healthcare About 40% of adults have had back pain in the past month and around 60 to 90% of adults will have back pain at some point in their lives. 1 Many back pain sufferers give up too early on finding the right treatment. They think they will have to live a life with pain as they believe there is nothing that can be done for them. This may often lead to feelings of discouragement and inactivity, both of which can make chronic back pain worse. Fortunately, many doctors today recognize that back pain alone is generally not a sufficient reason to turn to spinal surgery. At best, spinal surgery should only be used by those who have tried everything else, have excruciating pain, or a neurological deficit condition (like foot drop). But, even in cases like these, surgery is no cure-all. There is a promising treatment, however, that falls between the option of invasive, irreversible spine surgery and doing nothing at all…It’s the breakthrough treatment spreading rapidly
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1. Bigos, S., et al. Acute Low Back Problems in Adults, Clinical Practice Guideline No. 14. Rockville, MD: U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, AHCPR pub. No. 95-0642, Dec. 1994. 2. Eyerman, Edward, M.D. MRI Evidence of Nonsurgical, Mechanical Reduction, Rehydration and Repair of the Herniated Lumbar Disc. Journal of Neuroimaging Volume 8/Number 2 April 1998. 3. Croft, Peter, et al. Outcome of Lowback Pain in General Practice: A Prospective Study. British Medical Journal 1998: 316 : 1356-1359 (2 May). 4. Hancock MJ, Maher GC, Latimer J, et al. Assessment of Diclofenac or Spinal Manipulative Therapy, or Both, in Addition to Recommended First-line Treatment for Acute Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Lancet 2007; 370: 1638 5. SOURCE: Spine, June 15, 2005. 6. Datta D, et al. (2005). Low Back Pain. In ED Harris Jr., et al, eds., Kelley’s Textbook of Rheumatology, 7th ed., vol. 1, pp. 588-600. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders Call now and see how good it feels to live life without pain! (973) 942-4449 Call Now for a FREE Consultation Medicare Rules Apply 732-387-7441
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