LOW BACK, HIP, & KNEE ARTHRITIS PAIN Leave Your Pain Behind
If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip and knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. According to a recent study, approximately 17 percent of adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, our bones wear down. Are yours? If they are, don’t worry. It’s possible to alleviate the symptoms. It’s even possible to eliminate them entirely. If you have regular aches and pains, keep reading. We have a solution. What Is Arthritis, Exactly? 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, asserts the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages, races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading cause of ongoing disability. What Causes Lower Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused by 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 Simply walking can cause arthritis in the lower back, hip and knee. Our legs wear down as they’re used. Sometimes, old age is simply the culprit as use wears away at our joints and bone tissue. This type of arthritis, called degenerative arthritis— or osteoarthritis—is themost common kind of arthritis. When the leg’s cartilage—or its slick, cushioned surface—is worn away, bone rubs against bone. This pain, stiffness and swelling requires professional osteoarthritis treatment. Arthritis & Physiotherapy Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physiotherapy serves a purpose in most cases. Often, severe arthritis may require medication, hot and cold therapy or even surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, medical interventionmay eventually be needed.
During physiotherapy, the individual is trained to reach maximum mobility. They may also undergo exercises that reduce the pressure on arthritic spots. If a patient has undergone surgery, Post-Op physiotherapy can help them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you still have options. Contact our clinic today, and ask to speak with one of our health care professionals about ongoing physiotherapy or other treatments we offer that can restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. Call our clinics today or visit our website at kinetesis.ca to find out more about how we can help you with your arthritis pain and which service you should try. Sources: www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/ what-is-arthritis.php www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/where-it-hurts/back-pain/ causes/back-arthritis.php www.arthritis-health.com/blog/7-core-exercises-relieve-back- and-hip-arthritis-pain www.arthritis-health.com/blog/4-types-arthritis-cause- sacroiliac-joint-pain Bedford: (902) 407-7207 Fall River: (902) 861-3900
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