Can A Chiropractor Help With Arthritis?

Arthritis is a really common condition and many don’t realise that people of all ages, including children, can suffer from joint problems. In fact, according to the NHS, more than 10 million people in the UK have joint-related conditions and lots of people with arthritis will experience pain on a daily basis which can have a significant impact on their quality of life.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a cure for arthritis and after their diagnosis, people can be left feeling quite defeated. Thankfully, there are treatments that can help with joint-related conditions as well as different types of arthritis though as well as osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Recommended treatments usually include medication and surgery, and chiropractic care can actually help with arthritis too.

If you’re living with a degenerative joint disease condition and you’re intrigued about chiropractic treatment, keep reading today. Below we have looked into how a chiropractor can not just relieve joint pain, but also help you get back to doing the things you love, achieve your fitness goals and optimise your health and wellbeing.

How can a chiropractor help with arthritis?

Most people turn to a chiropractor when they’re experiencing common aches and pains, like back pain or a neck ache. However, in the UK, chiropractic is a regulated healthcare profession and therefore, chiropractors can provide you with assistance with medical conditions like arthritis too. Chiropractic care is a brilliant non-medication and non-invasive way to ease the pain you’re feeling in your joints, and the treatment you receive will be tailored specifically to the type of arthritis you have and the arthritis symptoms you are experiencing including spinal manipulation.

Before they treat you, a chiropractor will want to learn more about your medical history and your lifestyle, and they will carry out a thorough examination with orthopaedic tests during your initial visit. They will also want to know more about the type of arthritis you have and any common symptoms you experience before they design a treatment plan for you, and they may even take x-rays to gain a better insight into your condition.

It is important to note that chiropractic treatment should only be used as an adjunct to core medical treatment and it is still important to follow all medical advice from your doctor.

What are the benefits of visiting a chiropractor when living with arthritis?

A chiropractic treatment plan can be really beneficial for anyone who is experiencing joint inflammation and pain, including hip and knee pain, due to arthritis. There are lots of different techniques a chiropractor can use to help when you’re suffering from arthritis and whilst working with you, they can relieve pressure in arthritic joints and alleviate day-to-day discomfort. The correct chiropractic care can make a huge difference to the function of your arthritic joints too, helping to restore movement and increasing your range of motion.

It is really common for people living with arthritis to also experience other aches and pains as a result of how they are walking, sitting or laying down when they have inflamed joints. A chiropractor can assist with secondary pain and sometimes, they won’t even need to treat the joints affected by arthritis to relieve the acute thoracic pain you’re feeling.

As touched on above, there is so much more to chiropractic care than just pain relief. Even though reducing the amount of pain you’re experiencing is often the primary goal, there are several other benefits associated with chiropractic treatment including spinal manipulation. Regularly seeing an experienced chiropractor can help you to be the healthiest and happiest version of yourself, regardless of your arthritis diagnosis.

Booking an appointment with a chiropractor

If you’re suffering from really painful arthritic joints and you’d like to book an appointment with a chiropractor to find out whether chiropractic treatment can help you, don’t hesitate to contact us at ChiroCulture. We can answer any questions you may have about chiropractic care and we will be happy to arrange an initial consultation for you.

Here at ChiroCulture, we don’t just focus on aches and pains, we are committed to optimising health and wellbeing. We will create a bespoke treatment plan for you based on your joint-related medical condition and your future goals. We will do all we can to help you with the chronic pain you’re experiencing, enabling you to start living life to the fullest again. We genuinely care about our patients and we are passionate about ensuring they feel welcome, cared for and well looked after every time they visit us. We look forward to helping you with your aches and pains.