Don't Let Arthritis Pain Hold You Back! Relieving Low Back, Hip, & Knee Arthritis
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 thesesymptomsoccur,youshouldseekprofessionalosteoarthritis treatment. Arthritis & Physical Therapy Severe arthritis may require medication, hot and cold therapy, or evensurgery.Maintainingahealthyweight,exerciseandagooddiet can help relieve the symptoms. Regardless of the type of arthritis, physical therapy is an important component in helping relieve the pain and stiffness from arthritis. During physical therapy, the main goal is to maximize functional mobility. Patients will be given exercises to strengthen muscles around the arthritic joint and reduce pressure over arthritic areas. Patients will be educated on proper alignment and posture with activities of daily living. If a patient has undergone surgery, post- op physical therapy can help them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you still have options. Contactoneofour therapists todayandaskaboutongoingphysical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. If you are suffering from arthritis pain, call G3 Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today!
If you’re constantly plagued with lower back, hip and/or knee pain—youmighthavearthritis.According to theCenters forDisease Control, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis every year. Unfortunately, as we age, our bones wear down. Are yours? If theyare,don’tworry. It ispossible toalleviateandeveneliminate thesymptomsofarthritis. Ifyouhaveregularachesandpains,keep reading. We have a solution. What Is Arthritis, Exactly? Before knowing how to relieve arthritic pain, you’ll need to understand its origin and symptoms. Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more of your joints. Pain and stiffness which typically worsen with age are the main symptoms of arthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, over 100 types of arthritis 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
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Sometimes, old age is simply the culprit as use wears away at our joints and bone tissue causing pain and difficulty with mobility (ie. walking, negotiating stairs or getting out of a chair). This type
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