Arthritis is a medical disorder that involves joint stiffness and pain. It is one of the primary causes of disability in the United States and can significantly impact the quality of one’s life, possibly getting worse if left untreated or unmanaged. Dr. Michael Catalanello of Comprehensive Health & Chiropractic in Millersville, PA, offers a variety of chiropractic care and complementary services that can help ease arthritic symptoms.
Arthritis is Managed as There is No Current Cure
Although a cure for arthritis remains unknown at this time, important advancements in medicine and technology have led to innovative treatment options, which enhance one’s chances of improving the symptoms of arthritis.
Types of Arthritis
Arthritis simply means “joint inflammation,” so it can be caused by a large number of things that affect a lot of people. However, there are two in particular that are extremely common.
- Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is recognized to be among the most common joint conditions. It occurs when joint cartilage erodes over time due to bone-on-bone contact that generates pain and associated symptoms. The progression of this type of arthritis is generally influenced by these factors, which are simply part of life –
- Age.
- Gender.
- Genetic predisposition.
- Previous injury
Yet, many of the other contributors to arthritis are things that can be self-managed, such as the following –
- Body weight.
- Bone density.
- Muscle weakness, among others.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis/Psoriatic Arthritis
These types of arthritis are the result of an autoimmune condition that causes one’s immune system to attack healthy tissue, creating swelling. These types of arthritis are generally treated with systemic medicine but chiropractic soft tissue treatment can help ease inflammation.
Chiropractic Care for Arthritis
Chiropractic care offers relief from arthritis pain by providing these complementary therapies -
- Spinal Adjustments.
- Spinal Decompression.
- Therapeutic Ultrasound.
- Therapeutic Exercise/Stretching.
- Laser Therapy.
- Electrical Stimulation Therapies.
- Nutritional and Diet Counseling.
- Non-invasive Shockwave Therapy, and more.
Contact Millersville, PA’s Leading Chiropractor Today
Are you interested in a non-invasive, non-medication treatment to help manage your arthritis? For more information, contact Dr. Catalanello or a staff member of Comprehensive Health & Chiropractic at 717-872-4636 or online.