Osteopaths spend a large amount of their time dealing with the pain and suffering caused by arthritis, many people mistakenly assume that arthritis is untreatable and they need to live with their symptoms. However in many cases osteopaths are able to help considerably. Pain relief and lifestyle management improve the quality of life for arthritis sufferers
What is Arthritis?
Broadly speaking arthritis can be divided into two types – degenerative and inflammatory. Degenerative or OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) is the commonest form it is sometimes called `wear and tear` and is usually localised to a specific site such as hips, knees or spine. Its classic features of pain, stiffness & restricted mobility may often be eased and improved with skilled Osteopathic treatment.
Inflammatory arthritis such as RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS is generally a systemic disease affecting not just joints but the whole body. Like Osteoarthritis it produces severe pain, stiffness & often deformity, Osteopathy may be helpful in addition to medication.
YOUR DON`T NECESSARILY HAVE TO LIVE WITH ANY OF THESE:
- Neck Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Hip/Knee pain
- Early morning Stiffness
- Pain
- Swelling
- Lack of mobility
REMEMBER
- Osteopaths treat patients with arthritis every day
- Your may NOT have to PUT up with your pain
- Osteopaths can advise on good posture
- Osteopaths can help you with treatment and advise on self help
- Osteopaths are highly skilled practitioners