Arthritis Pain Treatment
in Clear Lake & Mason City, IA
Arthritis is a difficult and painful condition to live with, and we at Optimum Health Clinics know this. The joint pain it causes makes it difficult to do even basic things in life without suffering greater pain. To help people living with arthritis pain, our team provides a variety of treatments to reduce pain and improve our patients' health.
If you're experiencing arthritis symptoms, you need the help of a chiropractor who can restore those painful joints. Don't let the pain of arthritis fester in your affected joints; get the care you need with Optimum Health Clinics.
Schedule an appointment today and get the support you need to get relief from your arthritis.
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a condition that causes swelling or tenderness in the joints that causes pain and stiffness. There are multiple forms of arthritis, with the two most common types being rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks the cartilage cushioning the joints. Osteoarthritis, meanwhile, is an age‒related condition caused by the slow wearing down of joints over time.
At Optimum Health Clinics, we can treat soft tissue injuries caused by arthritis to help you get the pain relief you need without invasive surgeries like joint replacements. If you've developed arthritis, schedule an appointment to get the treatment plan you need.
Don't let arthritis hold you back; schedule an appointment with Optimum Health Clinics to get the chiropractic care you need to restore your range of motion and joint health.
Common Causes of Arthritis
Understanding the potential causes of arthritis can help you prevent it in the future. For those already experiencing arthritis, it can be helpful to understand the causes of arthritis to identify what may have caused your condition. Arthritis is often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Autoimmune Conditions
Autoimmune conditions can attack the joints and cause rheumatoid arthritis.
Age
As people age, the cartilage protecting their joints wears down, leading to osteoarthritis.
Obesity
Excess weight puts extra pressure on the joints, causing them to wear down faster.
Heavy Smoking
Smoking can damage the joints and cartilage, leading to osteoarthritis developing sooner.
Repetitive Motions
Doing the same motion repeatedly, whether for work or for sports, causes joint damage over time.
Previous Injuries
Previous injuries can leave a person vulnerable to developing arthritis in that area in the future.
What symptoms does arthritis cause?
Symptoms of arthritis can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Optimum Health Clinics include:
Joint pain
Stiffness
Swelling
Redness
Decreased range of motion
Treatments
What are the Treatment Options for Arthritis?
WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS WITH ARTHRITIS?
Optimum Health Clinics offers different types of treatment, each serving a different purpose. Some of the treatments you may be recommended include:
Spinal manipulation and other forms of chiropractic care can help relieve pain and alleviate pressure on the joints.
Shockwave therapy can help promote healing and tissue growth in the joints, restoring lost cartilage. It can also help reduce pain in the target area.
Platelet‒rich plasma (PRP) injections can help encourage tissue repair in the target area, restoring the joints and relieving pain.
Regenerative Therapies
The use of regenerative treatments can help support tissue healing, countering the damaging effects of arthritis and relieving pain caused by the condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can help arthritis?
Exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and pain management therapies are all ways to manage your arthritis. Proper exercise and nutrition can help keep the condition from worsening, while the pain management techniques help mitigate the symptoms of arthritis so you can better live your life.
What age does arthritis usually start?
Arthritis can develop at any age but is most common in people ages 50 and up.
How to stop arthritis from getting worse?
Arthritis can be slowed down by maintaining a healthy weight, performing low-impact exercises, and utilizing hot and cold therapy to lessen pain and inflammation.
Does arthritis go away?
While there is currently no cure for arthritis, it can be managed to help people live more fulfilling lives.
