Osteoarthritis/Arthritis

What it is:
As we age, the cartilage covering the ends of our bones in our joints deteriorates. This causes the bones to rub together, creating a painful condition called osteoarthritis.

There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis, and osteoarthritis is overwhelmingly the most prevalent. It is a degenerative disease, which typically affects people over the age of 50, unless there is a history of an injury to the area involved.

Osteoarthritis generally begins to occur in the spine when subluxations , disc bulges/herniation, annular tears, disc degeneration, instability, scoliosis, spondylosis, sprains and strains, and whiplash, are left untreated.

Where it occurs:
Subluxations can appear in the:

	Neck (cervical spine)
	Low back (lumbar spine)
	Middle and upper back (thoracic spine)
	Joints throughout the body

The Symptoms:
Patients with arthritis may experience:

	Limited range of motion
	“Crunching” and “popping” in the joints
	Tenderness
	Pain
	Swelling
	Stiffness
	Instability
	Loss of strength

What are my treatment options?
Chiropractic Medicine, Physical Rehabilitation, DRS Treatment, MCU Therapy