Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects many people in Mataró. At our center, we offer solutions through chiropractic to alleviate and improve the quality of life of those who suffer from this condition.
Chiropractic and Osteoarthritis in Mataró
What is osteoarthritis?
It is a process that affects the vertebrae and joints of the spine, but can also affect other joints such as the shoulders or knees.
It is a kind of degeneration that occurs very slowly and takes years to show its destructive effects and even more years to produce pain.
It usually develops over a long period of time without the person being aware of it. When the symptoms appear it has already existed for years, and statistically for degenerative changes to be seen on X-rays, osteoarthritis processes have been developing for 10-12 years.
It develops mainly due to mechanical disarrangements in the joint, the disarrangements occur due to:
- Excessive compression accumulated over the years
- Mechanical distortion due to scoliosis
- Work and postural stress, especially sitting for long periods of time.
- Muscle decompressions
- Repetitive and long duration stresses
- As a result of damage to intervertebral discs due to herniated discs in the case of the spine or meniscus in the knees
- Also as a consequence of inflammatory processes due to diseases such as arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a problem that responds very well to chiropractic care.
What are the symptoms of degeneration?
- Pain
- Stiffness and numbness
- Limitation of movement
- Osteoarthritis contributes to and accelerates the process of osteoporosis.
How can chiropractic help osteoarthritis?
Chiropractic is concerned with restoring the proper functioning of the spine in order to slow the progression of osteoarthritis. It helps reduce pain and inflammation.
Chiropractic treatment is aimed at re-educating the nervous, muscular and skeletal systems so that they are in optimal balance.
