Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic widespread inflammatory autoimmune disease with unknown etiology. It is a common misconception that rheumatoid arthritis only affects joints, states Dr Seth Lueders DC. All the connective tissues throughout the body, muscles, tendons, and nerves inclusive, are components that are affected by this disease.
With the onset of rheumatoid arthritis – generally among women who are about 40 years old – there is a common complaint of extremity joint stiffness and soreness in the morning. It is also common for the patient with CA rheumatoid arthritis to feel, or generally unwell. Rheumatoid arthritis starts slowly and progresses gradually.
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment is aimed at reducing pain and discomfort, maintaining an active and productive life and preventing deformities and loss of joint function.
Treatment with the chiropractor in San Jose begins with a detailed health history and diagnostic testing. For more severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis, some laboratory and X-ray testing may be needed. From the results, a chiropractic treatment regiment will be formulated according to your particular needs.
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