Chiropractic Care to Manage Arthritis
Arthritis affects millions of Americans. There are different types of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of rheumatic disease and it causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of joint function. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that involves the wearing away of the cartilage that is meant to smooth out joint movement. Without this important cartilage, the bones begin to rub on one another causing further damage and degeneration.
Rheumatoid arthritis has some distinct signs and symptoms such as tender, warm, swollen joints, fatigue, malaise, fever, long-lasting pain and stiffness after rest and symmetry (both hands, both feet etc.). Rheumatoid arthritis often targets certain joints such as the wrist and finger joints. It can also affect other parts of the body.
Osteoarthritis is less diffuse in that it usually affects joints that have been overused or misused over the years. It can also occur as a result of poor nutrition, smoking, obesity and sedentary lifestyle.
Dr. Kevin Goyke can help ease arthritis symptoms and slow the progression. Goyke Health Center can help identify even the earliest degenerative changes. They can relieve the pain, decrease inflammation and improve joint function through natural therapies including gentle chiropractic manipulation, trigger-point therapy and massage.
Goyke Health Center will take your care a step further and guide you through specialized exercises meant to help restore joint mobility and range of motion, improve flexibility and endurance as well as muscle tone and strength. Proper diet to support your care will also be discussed as well as supplementation if necessary.
Don’t let arthritis slow you down. Call Goyke Health Center, your local Naperville, IL chiropractor, TODAY and receive a FREE exam and x-ray.
