arthritis prevention

Statistics show that about half of the population will deal with minor arthritis at some point in their life. 1 out of 5 adults in the U.S. have been diagnosed with one of the 100 forms of the condition. However, you can work to prevent or minimize joint damage. Minimize repetitive exercises/movements and make sure you have proper rest and recovery periods between workouts to help you retain the healthy cartilage and joint cushions into your golden years.

Prevention Strategies for Arthritis

While there is no sure way to keep arthritis at bay, the Arthritis Foundation provides the following suggestions to help: 1) maintain a healthy weight; 2) avoid smoking; 3) eat a healthy, balanced diet; 4) avoid alcohol; 5) keep your sugar intake low; and 6) avoid injuries by being smart and prepared.  The more you can do know to prevent arthritis, the better. Some cases are unavoidable, but by doing all you can, you can have the peace of mind that whatever happens was out of your control. 

Treatment Options for Your Arthritis Pain

If the above prevention strategies don’t thwart the onset of arthritis, don’t distress; you have options!  Spine Correction Center provides the following non-invasive therapy approaches to offer you relief:

  • Trigger Point Therapy: trigger points, or areas of knotted muscles, as a result of arthritis. This decreases blood flow and may worsen your arthritis symptoms. Fortunately, trigger point injections at Spine Correction Center can promote healing to dysfunctional muscles and help relieve your pain.
  • Stem Cell Therapy: Stem cells treat arthritis by morphing into the same type of cells as the damaged tissues, including ligaments, tendons, and bones. They help your body heal itself faster to ease your pain and help restore mobility, so you can return to the activities you love. Spine Correction Center is proud to offer state-of-the-art stem cell therapy right here in our Fort Collins office.
  • Joint Injections: purpose of lubricating and decreasing pain in these large joints.
  • Chiropractic Care: help relieve arthritis pain. Realigning your joints and reducing muscle tension are natural methods for helping stiff arthritic joints feel more mobile.
  • Physical Therapy: When paired with gentle exercises that are easy on your joints, you can expect relief from all kinds of arthritis.
  • Exercise: If you have healthy joints right now, work to preserve mobility and functionality and avoid arthritis symptoms by enlisting in regular exercise.
  • Electrical Stimulation: While most commonly used for nerve injuries, electrical stimulation can also help relieve low back pain caused by osteoarthritis. The treatment involves placing electrodes on your skin that send an electrical current to the painful, arthritic areas of your body. This stimulates the brain to release endorphins and enkephalins, which naturally relieve your pain.
  • Heat Therapy: relieve arthritis pain at home with heat therapy. Apply a hot pack or heating pad two to three times per day for 15 minutes, or take a warm bath before bed to soothe your aching joints. The heat increases blood flow to the painful areas and relaxes your muscles to reduce pain.
  • Acupuncture: Acupuncture is appropriate for healing nearly any type of pain naturally, including arthritis. If needles don’t appeal to you, try acupressure, which utilizes many of the same techniques as acupuncture, but with the pressure applied using fingers, knuckles, and palms.

The Future Looks Bright

“In the United States, 23% of all adults, or over 54 million people, have arthritis. It is a leading cause of work-related disability,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Because of the range and scope of the condition, scientists are actively working on finding ways to prevent the condition.  While scientists are still not sure what causes arthritis, as research and discoveries continue, they are hopeful that they will soon find ways to prevent its occurrence, reports the Arthritis Foundation.

Reduce Your Arthritis Pain with Help from Spine Correction Center

Find the right non-pharmaceutical treatment for your arthritis symptoms at Spine Correction Center. Our team is comprised of knowledgeable doctors, nurses, chiropractors, therapists, and technicians who want to help you relieve arthritis pain without pills. To schedule your free consultation and discuss which treatment may work best for you, call (970) 658-5115.