Osteoarthritis is defined as a degenerative disease that may occur in any synovial joint. Unlike an acute condition, San Jose osteoarthritis is a recurrent and long-lasting illness. It is usually the hip, knees and joints of the hand that are affected in osteoarthritis. In the older population, or those 55 years old and above, an estimated 50% have osteoarthritis. There are two main categories of osteoarthritis:
1. Primary osteoarthritis – a result of repeated and too much strain. A history of the disease in relatives also predisposes a person to it.
2. Secondary osteoarthritis – almost always a consequence of trauma.
The most common signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis in CA are:
1. Pain – the first symptom that moves the patient to pursue treatment and care
2. Stiffness – of joints is a characteristic that is common in the morning
3. Swelling – is a sign of an inflammatory condition
4. Crepitus – a popping sound that comes when lubrication is absent and synovia rub against each other
Osteoarthritis therapy at San Jose Chiropractor includes:
1. Weight loss – to reduce stress on weight bearing joints
2. Exercise – increases muscle strength and encourages cartilage formation
3. Diet – include sufficient amount of calcium, Glucosamine sulfate, Chondroitin sulfate, and vitamins C & D
4. Heat – can be beneficial in minimizing the pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis
By doing a comprehensive history-taking, examination and orthopaedic as well as neuroligical testing, and aided by radiographic images, your Chiropractor, Dr Seth Lueders DC, can diagnose your osteoarthritis and its level of severity. By doing so, he can create a plan of management and adjust it to suit your specific case and needs.
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