Joint Pain
Joint Pain Treatment Consultation
Don’t let joint pain get in the way of your quality of life, chiropractic can help. Contact Dr. Dalton at Seven Bridges Chiropractic to help get joint pain relief and increase your mobility.
Chiropractic treatment is a helpful and noninvasive treatment to help quickly provide joint pain relief from mobility issues and discomfort. It works in conjunction with other treatments including over-the-counter remedies.
Treatments include:
Special joint manipulations to restore proper alignment and function.
Massage, myofascial release, and other techniques to release tight muscles around joints.
Customized exercises to strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and support joints.
Advice on foods and supplements to support joint health
There are home treatment options that include over-the-counter medications and topical ointments, exercise and lifestyle changes. However, if you are experiencing joint pain it is important to consult with a doctor to rule out an infection or autoimmune disease.
There are several factors that can cause joint pain. Illness, conditions as well as the most common, osteoarthritis, which is the wear and tear of joints.
Joint pain symptoms include pain, stiffness, limited movement, weakness, swelling, and/or tenderness with redness or changes around the joint area.
- Injury: Sprains, strains, or broken bones can damage the joint and cause pain.
- Overuse: Doing the same movements over and over can lead to joint injuries and pain.
- Medical conditions: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune), gout, and psoriatic arthritis can all cause joint pain.
- Wear and tear: Over time, the cartilage and bones in joints can wear down, leading to osteoarthritis pain
- Inflammation: Conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis can cause inflammation that affects the joints.
- Infection: Bacterial, viral, or fungal infections in the joint can cause pain.
- Autoimmune disorders: Lupus, scleroderma, or Sjogren’s syndrome can attack healthy tissues, including joints.
If you are experiencing joint pain here are some activities, lifestyle changes and at-home remedies to relieve the symptoms.
There are home treatment options that include over-the-counter medications and topical ointments, exercise and lifestyle changes. However, if you are experiencing joint pain it is important to consult with a doctor to rule out an infection or autoimmune disease.
- Exercise: Low-impact activities like walking, swimming, or cycling can strengthen muscles and improve joint flexibility.
- Good posture: Proper posture can reduce stress on joints.
- Ergonomic tools: Special chairs, keyboards and desk setups can help reduce joint strain.
- Hot/Cold therapy: Heat relaxes muscles, while cold reduces inflammation and pain.
- Anti-inflammatory diet: Eat foods rich in omega-3s, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds.
- Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep joints lubricated.
- Rest and recovery: Allow time for rest and recovery after physical activity.
- Maintain healthy weight: Extra weight puts more stress on weight-bearing joints.
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