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If you’ve had ever experienced back pain or a stiff neck, whether it may be from arthritis or an injury, you’ve likely considered seeing a chiropractor.

The benefits of seeing chiropractors extend beyond the manipulation of the back and neck. Besides chiropractors, manipulate or adjust the spine to improve pain and mobility, they are also primary-care professionals who look at and evaluate the whole body. But what should you expect from a chiropractor visit and is it safe for arthritis?

Even if they never touch your arthritic joint, treating the surrounding tissues may significantly reduce overall pain.

If someone is having a flare in a knee that is causing him to walk awkwardly, it may lead to a secondary pain syndrome in the lower back. A chiropractor would not treat an inflamed joint, but if the pelvis is adjusted the overall pain may be reduced by four to five units on the 1-to-10 pain scale and make your daily living activities easier.”

Is Chiropractic Care Safe for Arthritis?

If you have back or neck pain due to osteoarthritis, chiropractic may be one of the safest therapies you can use.

Inflamed joints should be “off-limits,” but we offer several adjunctive therapies that can help.

  • Ultrasound. Many think of ultrasound as imaging technology, but when applied to soft tissues and joints, sound waves can also produce a massaging effect that helps reduce swelling and decrease pain and stiffness.
  • Low-level laser or “cold laser.” This technique uses a non-heat-producing laser or light that penetrates deep into the tissue, sometimes reducing inflammation.
  • Infrared sauna. Imagine having a hot compress warm up your joints from the inside. These rooms use controlled amounts of heat to relieve pain and increase circulation.
  • Electrotherapy. These tiny electric pulses are not painful. They treat soft tissue injuries by stimulating nerves and muscles.

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What types of treatments for arthritis are available at the SA Wellness Centre?

At the SA Wellness Centre, we offer a holistic approach to arthritis treatment, combining multiple therapeutic options tailored to each individual’s needs. Our treatments include physiotherapy, chiropractic care, myotherapy, massage therapy, and additional wellness therapies such as acupuncture and hydrotherapy.

  • Physiotherapy: Our physiotherapists use tailored exercise programs and manual therapy techniques to improve joint mobility, strength, and flexibility, reducing stiffness and pain associated with arthritis.
  • Chiropractic Care: Chiropractors at our centre focus on spinal and joint alignment, helping to relieve pain and improve movement. This can be particularly beneficial for managing arthritic conditions affecting the spine, hips, or knees.
  • Myotherapy: Myotherapists specialise in the treatment of muscle pain and discomfort. They apply deep tissue massage techniques, dry needling, and stretching to ease tension in muscles surrounding arthritic joints.
  • Massage Therapy: Therapeutic massage helps to improve blood circulation and relax muscles, which can reduce pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Our therapists customise the massage based on your specific needs and comfort levels.

Each therapy works synergistically to alleviate pain, improve function, and enhance quality of life for arthritis patients.

How can physiotherapy help manage arthritis pain?

Physiotherapy plays a key role in managing arthritis pain by improving joint function, reducing stiffness, and strengthening the muscles surrounding the affected joints. Our physiotherapists begin by conducting a thorough assessment of your condition and lifestyle. Based on this assessment, they develop a personalised treatment plan that may include:

  • Strengthening exercises: These exercises help to build up the muscles around the arthritic joints, providing greater support and reducing the strain on the joints.
  • Range of motion exercises: These exercises aim to keep the joints flexible, reducing the effects of stiffness and maintaining joint mobility.
  • Manual therapy: Physiotherapists use hands-on techniques to mobilise the joints and soft tissues, improving movement and reducing discomfort.
  • Postural advice: Correcting posture helps to avoid unnecessary strain on arthritic joints, promoting better alignment and reducing pain.

By incorporating these strategies, physiotherapy can significantly alleviate arthritis symptoms, helping you maintain an active and independent lifestyle.

What role does chiropractic care play in arthritis treatment?

Chiropractic care focuses on spinal health and joint alignment, which can be especially beneficial for managing arthritis, particularly when the condition affects the spine or larger joints such as the hips and knees. Chiropractors at the SA Wellness Centre use gentle adjustments to restore proper alignment, which can improve joint mobility, reduce inflammation, and decrease pain.

  • Spinal adjustments: Regular spinal adjustments help to maintain proper alignment and prevent further degeneration of the joints, which is common in arthritis.
  • Joint mobilisation: Gentle mobilisations of the joints are used to improve flexibility and reduce stiffness, helping to relieve the discomfort associated with arthritis.
  • Pain management: Chiropractic adjustments can stimulate the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals, which help manage arthritis pain.

Chiropractic care is a safe, non-invasive treatment option that can complement other therapies to enhance your overall arthritis management plan.

How does myotherapy support arthritis sufferers?

Myotherapy offers a specialised approach to managing arthritis, focusing on relieving muscle tension and promoting soft tissue healing. Myotherapists at the SA Wellness Centre use a combination of techniques, including deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, dry needling, and stretching exercises, to alleviate the pain associated with arthritis.

  • Trigger point therapy: By applying pressure to specific points on the muscles, myotherapists can release tight knots that cause pain and discomfort, helping to improve overall muscle function.
  • Dry needling: This technique involves inserting fine needles into tight muscle areas to relieve pain and reduce muscle stiffness, which is particularly beneficial for arthritis-related muscle tension.
  • Stretching: Myotherapists will guide you through stretching exercises to improve flexibility and reduce joint stiffness, a common symptom of arthritis.

Myotherapy works by addressing the muscle imbalances and tension that can exacerbate arthritis pain, making it a crucial part of a comprehensive arthritis treatment plan.

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