Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease wherein there is a progressive deterioration of the cartilage in the diarthrotic joints. Unlike acute diseases, Henderson osteoarthritis creeps up on a person. Osteoarthritis is generally seen on the knees, hip and joints of the hand. Roughly 50% of the population over 55 has some osteoarthritis somewhere in the body. There are two main categories of osteoarthritis:
1. Primary osteoarthritis – may be caused by persistent and extreme strain. A predisposition to it is also brought about by heredity.
2. Secondary osteoarthritis – usually a result of prior trauma or injury.
Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis in NV that are most commonly felt are:
1. Pain – is what usually brings the patient to look for treatment
2. Stiffness – usually in the morning
3. Swelling – is a sign of an inflammatory condition
4. Crepitus – a grating sound made when joint ends rub each other and there is no cartilage to cushion them
The following remedies at Henderson Chiropractor work for osteoarthritis:
1. Weight reduction – a lighter load is easier on the joints and can relieve some of the stress on them
2. Exercise – for strong muscles and growth of cartilage
3. Diet – vitamins C & D, calcium, Glucosamine sulphate and Chondroitin sulfate
4. Heat – can be beneficial in minimizing the pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis
Your Chiropractor, Dr Israel Villasenor DC, is a licensed professional who will take your history and examine you thoroughly. In addition, he will perform orthopaedic and neurologic tests on you and order diagnostic x-rays to determine how far your osteoarthritis has progressed. Their next step would be to develop a therapeutic management plan aimed at your specific case and tailor-made to fit your needs.
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