HOW CHIROPRACTIC CARE HELPS WITH ARTHRITIS

Pharmacological solutions to arthritic pain usually result in many adverse effects. That is why many patients want natural pain relief. The American Chiropractic Association encourages people with arthritis to seek comfort from chiropractic care.

Arthritis can cause you to change the way you walk, sit, or stand. This usually leads to more pain developing in various parts of your body. Chiropractic care is a drug-free solution to arthritic pain that can also target the root cause of other pains you may be experiencing. If you want to understand how chiropractic care can help with arthritis, here’s what you should know.

Gentle Or Low-Force Technique Or Spinal Mobilization

There might be some patients who need gentler chiropractic methods or spinal mobilization. The need for this chiropractic treatment is usually based on your size, preference, pathology, and degree of comfort. Some patients want gentle spinal mobilization methods. They do not want intense thrusts or body twisting. Here are some common spinal mobilization techniques:

Toggle-Drop Method

This technique needs both hands pressed down on a specific section of your spine. As the thrust happens, a part of the table falls to enhance the adjustment. Your chiropractor can raise and drop special sections of the table based on the corresponding area of your spine.

Activator Method

This requires an activator, which is a spring-loaded, hand-held device that can give a gentle stimulation. It can help your chiropractor make joint or spine adjustments and test your muscles at the same time.

Cox Flexion-Distraction Method

This uses soft adjustments that stretch and adjust your lower spine.

HVLA Or Spinal Manipulation

High-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) is a common technique used by chiropractors in addressing arthritis. Below are some common HVLA approaches:

Gonstead Adjustment Method

This technique uses a special chest-knee table or a cervical chair.

Diversified Method

This uses low-amplitude, high-velocity thrusts on your affected joints. The goal of this technique is to restore your normal ROM (range of motion).

Other Therapies

Aside from adjustments, your chiropractor can also provide other measures for arthritic pain relief. Specialized therapies can help patients who find their arthritic pain debilitating. An infrared sauna is a technique comparable to having a warm compress pressing on your joints from the inside. Your chiropractor can also use electrotherapy. It uses electrical pulses to stimulate your muscles and nerves. Cold laser therapy can target your painful areas to eliminate inflammation. Ultrasound therapy can relieve your swollen and stiff joints.

Diet Change

Your chiropractor can recommend a diet that can improve your arthritis. Some items that you can include in your diet are garlic, fatty acids, ginger, walnuts, broccoli, and spinach. By adding these foods to your daily intake, you add more nutrients that can help your arthritic pain.

Chiropractic care can relieve your arthritis. At Charleston Chiropractic Associates, we can help improve your quality of life by managing your arthritis naturally.

To learn more about chiropractic care packages for arthritis, contact Chiropractic Care Associates in Charleston, SC at 843-225-4357 to schedule a consultation.