Arthritis Doesn’t Have to Be a Way of Life

Arthritis Treatment - Broomfield

25 Aug Arthritis Doesn’t Have to Be a Way of Life

Statistics show that about half of the population will deal with minor arthritis at some point in their life. However, you can work to prevent or minimize joint damage. Reduce repetitive exercises/movements and make sure you have proper rest and recovery periods between workouts to help retain healthy cartilage and joint cushions into your golden years.  While many may turn to pharmaceuticals or surgery to treat their arthritis, we offer natural, non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical treatment options that allow your body to do what it does best–heal.  Mile High Spine & Pain Center can help you establish prevention strategies and treatments for any current symptoms.

What is Causing My Arthritic Joint Pain?

The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis which affects 27 million Americans each year.  This type of arthritis is characterized by a decrease of the cartilage (cushioning surface on your bones) that causes bone to rub against bone resulting in pain, stiffness, lack of mobility and sometimes swelling. The most common risk factors for this disease are: carrying excess weight, previous injury, the natural-aging process, and a family history for it.  If you know that you have some of these risk factors for osteoarthritis, decide now to commit to doing what you can to keep osteoarthritis at bay.  Stay active, maintain a healthy weight, avoid  injury and repetitive movements.  Taking these steps now to prevent this condition can save you pain and worry down the road.

Tips for Prevention from the Arthritis Foundation

Because arthritis affects such a large number of our society, research efforts are ongoing. The Arthritis Foundation offers the following strategies for helping to prevent arthritis:

  • Make exercise a habit to build muscle strength around joints and offer protection
  • Incorporate foods that reduce inflammation–such as omega-3 fatty acids
  • Ensure your diet is rich in the essential nutrients to aid in bone and joint health
  • Maintain a proper weight to reduce burdens on joints
  • Consider lifestyle activities that result in overuse injuries
  • Avoid injuries by using proper equipment
  • Seek treatment early when you see arthritic symptoms to try and stop it in its tracks

Take Control of Your Health

Even after all we can do, sometimes we can only delay the onslaught of arthritis. While arthritis is a chronic condition that currently has no cure, there are things that you can do to empower yourself so you don’t feel you are at the mercy of your joint pain. Advances in medical science now provide arthritis sufferers with hope that they can continue doing what they love to do.

Arthritis Treatment Options

Taking the time for a nutritional assessment can work wonders for protecting your body from arthritic symptoms and fighting symptoms that are already present. Your diet needs a balance of healthy fats and nutrients so that your joints can have help rebuilding the cartilage that you have lost. Our Broomfield clinic is equipped to test you for environmental and food sensitivities to make sure you are doing everything you can to retain your good health and vibrance. Beyond the nutritional assessment, we offer the following treatments for arthritis. We often combine treatment methods to get you the best possible results:

  • Anti-Inflammatory Joint Injections. Arthritis can make your joints swollen and painful making it challenging to complete everyday tasks. Joint injections can relieve pain for months.
  • Massage Therapy. Gentle manipulation and massage can restore flexibility to a stiff wrist or knee.  
  • Chiropractic Care. Chiropractic adjustments can be used to help release tension and improve nervous system functioning.
  • Exercise Programs. Moving all of your joints will help you encourage tissue and joint regeneration. Our providers can show you how to move more easily. Going for a walk every day will help, too.
  • Hot and Cold Therapy. The Arthritis Foundation recommends heat treatments (heating pads or warm baths) to treat stiff joints and tired muscles. Heat therapy is effective because it boosts circulation helping to deliver nutrients to joints and muscles. Cold therapy is best for acute pain because it helps restricts blood vessels which slows circulation and reduces swelling. It also helps by numbing nerve endings and dulling pain.
  • Vibration Exercises And Rehabilitation.  The gentle shaking increases blood flow throughout the body, which can speed up healing time and reduce your pain.

Schedule an Arthritis Consultation

Our team can help you map out a plan to help you keep arthritis at bay and treat any arthritis symptoms you may already be having. If you are currently suffering from arthritis, the team at Mile High Spine & Pain Center  is ready to help offer you treatment solutions. We provide specialized treatment plans in the Broomfield community which can help you understand where your symptoms are coming from and what it will take to improve.  Call (720) 507-0080  today to schedule your consultation!



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