What is Arthritis?
Arthritis literally means joint pain. Arthritis can materialise at any age, although certain types are more common in older or younger people. There is no cure for arthritis but there are many treatments at your disposal. The two main types of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Causes
The most common causes of arthritis include but are not limited to:
- Aging
- Deformity of bones
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Underactive Thyroid
- Muscle imbalance
- Sedentary Lifestyle
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of arthritis include but are not limited to:
- Pain in joints
- Tender joints
- Stiffness in joints
- Bone spurs
- Low flexibility of joints
- Swelling
- Deformity of the joint
Treatments
Treatments for arthritis include but are not limited to:
- Anti-inflammatories and other medications
- orthotics
- Modified footware
- Changes in lifestyle
- Acupuncture
- Physical Therapy
- Chiropractic care
If you think you are suffering from Arthritis then give us a call on 01386576128 or get in touch via our contact page to arrange an assessment to see how we can help you.