NEWSLETTER THE HEALTH & FITNESS
2019
RELIEVING LOWBACK, HIP & KNEE ARTHRITIS PAIN INSIDE: • Relieving Low Back, Hip &
Knee Arthritis Pain • Relieve Knee Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Staff Spotlight • Arthritis & Physical Therapy • You Do Not Need A Referral For An Appointment
Whether you have hurt your back or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at one of our clinics can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call at 515-270-0303 today!
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 isnocure for replacingcartilageyet, it ispossible toalleviate thesymptomsof arthritis,by improvingyour jointmovement,musclestrength,balance,andcoordination. It’sevenpossible toeliminatesymptomsentirely,dependingon theamountofarthritis 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 America. The most prevelant form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which can be caused by either injury or normal wear and tear.
WhatCausesLowerBack,HipandKneeArthritis? Becausearthritis isacatch-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 could lead 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 jointmovement,musclestrength,balanceandcoordination, thiscyclecanbebroken, reducingpainand inflammation. Discoverhowour team of specialists can get you moving pain-free again!
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