Osteoarthritis: a disease characterized by gradual deterioration of the cartilage in the joints. Omaha Osteoarthritis is not an acute inflammatory condition but a chronic one. Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the knee, hip and joints of the hand. Roughly 50% of the population over 55 has some osteoarthritis somewhere in the body. Osteoarthritis is classified into two major types:
1. Primary osteoarthritis – may be due to excessive or repetitive strain. There also can be a hereditary component.
2. Secondary osteoarthritis – is frequently caused by trauma.
Common signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis in NE are:
1. Pain – the most likely reason why patient is seeking care
2. Stiffness – usually in the morning
3. Swelling – is a result of chronic inflammation
4. Crepitus – clicking sound from lack of lubrication or from bone rubbing on bone.
Treatment for osteoarthritis at Omaha Chiropractor Clinic includes the following:
1. Weight reduction – to minimize stress on joints that support weight
2. Exercise – to strengthen muscles and to help stimulate cartilage growth
3. Diet – vitamins C & D, calcium, Glucosamine sulphate and Chondroitin sulfate
4. Heat – in the right temperature and length of exposure, may help in relieving pain and stiffness
Your Chiropractor, Dr Jeffrey Clark DC, will perform a thorough history and examination including orthopaedic, neurological testing and diagnostic radiography to determine the extent of your osteoarthritis. With these information at hand, they will develop a management plan appropriate for your case.
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