Chiropractic and Osteoarthritis in Mataró

What is Osteoarthritis?

It is a process that affects the vertebrae and the joints of the spine, but it can also affect other joints such as the shoulders or knees.

It is a type of degeneration that occurs very slowly and takes years to show its destructive effects and even more years to produce pain.

Typically, it develops over a long period of time without the person realizing it. When symptoms appear, it has already existed for years, and statistically, for degenerative changes to be noticeable on X-rays, osteoarthritis processes take 10-12 years to develop.

It mainly develops due to mechanical disorders in the joint, which occur due to:

1. Excessive compression accumulated over the years
2. Mechanical distortion due to scoliosis
3. Work and postural stress, especially sitting for long periods of time
4. Muscle decompressions
5. Repetitive and prolonged efforts
6. As a result of damage to the intervertebral discs from hernias in the case of the spine or to the menisci in the knees
7. Also as a consequence of inflammatory processes from diseases such as arthritis

Osteoarthritis is a problem that responds very well to chiropractic care.

What are the symptoms of degeneration?

1. Pain
2. Stiffness and numbness
3. Limited movement
4. Osteoarthritis contributes to and accelerates the process of osteoporosis

How can chiropractic help with osteoarthritis?

Chiropractic focuses on restoring the proper functioning of the spine to slow the progression of osteoarthritis. It helps reduce pain and inflammation.

Chiropractic treatment aims to re-educate the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems so that they are in optimal balance.

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