Arthritis
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis means inflammation of a joint. Most people attribute arthritis as a normal part of the aging process. While this is partially true, arthritis is NOT normal for anyone under 70 years of age. Arthritis is an inflammatory response to joint degeneration that stems from poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and genetics. A joint that begins to degenerate starts to dry out and the surfaces inside the joint begin to rub against each other. This can lead to:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Clicking
What causes Arthritis?
Simply put, the food, stress and liquids we drink cause inflammation in our body. Arthritis happens when a joint loses it’s ability to pump out inflammation due to restricted motion. Every joint in your body has lubricating fluid inside that allows the joint to glide without friction. Similar to squeezing dirty water out of a sponge, our joints rely on movement to pump out inflammation. When a joint loses this ability to pump out inflammation, the joint begins to lose fluid, dry out and become brittle. Friction causes the surfaces to rub against each other and wear down. The nerves sense this process and send pain signals to the brain.
Treatment Options
Our non-surgical Arthritis protocol of restoring fluid into the joint, physical therapy and nutrition have proven effective in over 95% of patients with Arthritis. Our providers are unique in that we understand the 3 main components of arthritis and provide a complete care plan to win the battle against your pain.
Will I need Surgery?
80% of the time NO! In most cases the arthritis is mild to moderate and the patient can return to full function through our program. There are times when patients come in to the office and they have no cartilage left and the bones have become deformed. These are the times where you really want to go to an office that has it all. Not only can we directly take x-rays in office, but we can order any further MRIs or imaging you may need from day 1 so that you can get diagnosed early and get the proper treatment.
Medical & Physical Therapy Care Facilities
About the Team
The goal of Precision Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is to provide an exceptional quality of care in a friendly and compassionate environment and to exceed your expectations each and every time we see you. If you’re utilizing health insurance benefits let us mitigate the communication between you and your insurance carrier and do our best to lessen the burden on you. Let us welcome you and your family and join our team of top healthcare providers in helping you make the rest of your life the best of your life. Isn’t it time to live pain free without the potential side effects of harmful drugs and unnecessary surgeries?
About The Team
The goal of Precision Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is to provide an exceptional quality of care in a friendly and compassionate environment and to exceed your expectations each and every time we see you. If you’re utilizing health insurance benefits let us mitigate the communication between you and your insurance carrier and do our best to lessen the burden on you. Let us welcome you and your family and join our team of top healthcare providers in helping you make the rest of your life the best of your life. Isn’t it time to live pain free without the potential side effects of harmful drugs and unnecessary surgeries?