Reclaim Your Life From Arthritis Pain With Physiotherapy
Are you or a loved one living with arthritis? Are painful and achy joints holding you back from participating in the activities you love? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis affects over 50 million people in the United States and is the leading cause of disability.
While arthritis may pose some limitations to your daily life, there is hope for relief! A physiotherapist can help improve your symptoms of arthritis through:
- Targeted exercises
- Assistive devices
- Ergonomic modifications
- Nutritional/other lifestyle modifications
- Pain-relief modalities (such as manual therapy, ice/heat therapy, electrical stimulation, ultrasound therapy, and more)
If you or a loved one has been living with arthritis, don’t wait to find relief. It’s time to take the first steps toward living a happier, healthier, and more comfortable life! Contact PhysioPlus Health Group today to get started.
What is arthritis?
Arthritis is a term used to describe any chronic condition that affects the joints and causes pain and inflammation. According to the Arthritis Foundation, there are over 100 different types of arthritis. However, the two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
The most common is osteoarthritis, which is caused by a gradual breakdown of cartilage in the joints. This can happen as a result of age, injury, or repetitive use of the affected joint(s). When cartilage wears down, it can no longer function as a strong cushion and shock absorber for the joints, resulting in bone-on-bone friction and painful inflammation.
Osteoarthritis affects nearly 30 million people nationwide. Symptoms of this condition include stiffness and pain when squatting, bending, or sitting for an extended period of time. Pain that worsens in the morning but goes away throughout the day could be a sign of arthritis. As the condition worsens, inflammation causes joint pain and loss of motion.
Rheumatoid arthritis is the second most common type of arthritis and is caused by an autoimmune response. When a person has rheumatoid arthritis, their immune system perceives the joints as a threat. Because the immune system perceives a threat, it attacks the joints, causing pain and inflammation.
While research into rheumatoid arthritis is ongoing, many experts believe that your hormones, genes, smoking, and environment may all play a role.
How can physiotherapy help relieve arthritis pain?
While there is no known cure for arthritis, we do know that improving joint movement, muscle strength, balance, and coordination can help reduce pain and improve function.
At PhysioPlus Health Group, we perform diagnostic tests to pinpoint the exact source of a patient’s pain. Your treatment plan will be tailored to your specific needs, based on the type of arthritis you have and the severity of your symptoms. This is accomplished through the use of targeted and proven methods such as:
- Exercise and stretching. Light exercises and stretching will help to increase range of motion in the affected areas.
- Weight control. Your physiotherapist will work with you to control your weight through exercise and diet. Controlling your weight helps to prevent added stress on weight-bearing joints.
- Getting enough rest. Your therapist will also recommend a schedule for rest and sleep to complement your exercises. This helps the body to heal and will hopefully reduce your amount of arthritic inflammation and pain.
- Posture improvement. Posture work will help to reduce stress on your joints.
Our specialists are trained to help you with joint alignment, stability, muscle regeneration, and most importantly, pain relief. They are dedicated to helping you get back to your normal levels of mobility.
Don’t settle for a life of aches and pains- physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, and acupuncture can get you back on your feet and doing the activities you used to love! If you are suffering from arthritis, give us a call today- we can get you back to living your best, most pain-free life.
What are you waiting for? Find relief today!
You do not deserve to be in constant pain or discomfort. It’s time to address your pain and find the relief you’ve been searching for. Contact PhysioPlus Health Group in Toronto, ON to get started on a personalized treatment plan that will help you regain your mobility, comfort, and quality of life!