Health & Wellness Newsletter
NOVEMBER, 2020
N E W S L E T T E R
GIVE THANKS TO RELIEF FROM ARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE
arthritis, additional symptoms may include: • Pain in the affected region, which may spread to surrounding body parts • Stiffness • Inflammation • Muscle spasms • Joint creaking, clicking, or popping sounds • Increased pain with certain activities (such as work or physical activity) • Decreased range of motion in the affected area • Abnormalities in gait (such as limping) • Swelling • Weakness • Warm sensation in the affected joint If you have been suffering from any of the above symptoms and you are looking for relief, do not hesitate to contact us today, before your condition worsens. Arthritis is unfortunate, but with the help of FYZICAL, it can be very manageable.
Have you started to notice that your knees seem to be getting bigger? Do you notice popping, clicking, or grinding sounds with certain movements?
Does pain ensuewhen you bend, squat, or kneel?When you first wake up in the morning, do you notice that your knees feel stiff, achy, or painful? If you identifywithany of these scenarios, youmay be experiencing the effects of arthritis. The knees have two main fat
It can sometimes be difficult to determine if you are truly experiencing arthritic symptoms or if you simply have a joint that is tight or overworked.
pads, which reside just above and below the kneecap. These help to cushion the knee and assist with lubricating fluid flow around the joint. With arthritis, inflammation in the joint causes the fat pads to gradually thicken, choking the joint fluid flow. This leads to a vicious cycle of decreased lubrication, more “wear and tear”, pain, and swelling. If you have been livingwith stiff, achy, or painful knees, contact FYZICAL today to schedule a consultation. Our dedicated physical therapists will evaluate you, determine the areas of your daily life that are impacted, and create an individualized treatment plan for relieving the arthritic pains in your knee. Common symptoms of arthritis: It can sometimes be difficult to determine if you are truly experiencing arthritic symptoms or if you simply have a joint that is tight or overworked. In addition to the aforementioned signs of knee
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