Chiropractic care and Arthritis

Chiropractic care can provide several benefits for individuals with osteoarthritis. Here are some of the benefits of chiropractic care for osteoarthritis:

- Reducing inflammation: Inflammation is one of the main enemies of joints, and ongoing inflammation can cause damage and make everything more painful. Chiropractic care can help reduce inflammation by returning joints to their proper alignment, which can improve circulation and reduce inflammation [1][5].

- Decreasing pain: Chiropractic care can help reduce pain associated with osteoarthritis by addressing the cause of the pain, such as misalignment or poor posture [2][5]. Chiropractic care can also help reduce muscle spasms and tightness in the surrounding tissues, which can relieve pain [3].

- Increasing joint mobility: Chiropractic care can help improve joint mobility by fixing issues such as misalignment or poor posture [1][2][5]. Chiropractic care can also help improve movement patterns, which can help avoid further damage to joints [1][2].

- Improving muscle and joint function: Chiropractic care can help improve muscle and joint function, which can reduce the symptoms of arthritis [6]. Regular chiropractic care can even prevent osteoarthritic changes from occurring in the first place [6].

It is important to note that chiropractic care is not recommended for arthritic conditions caused by an inflammatory disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis [2][4]. Additionally, if a patient has joints with active swelling, chiropractic therapy should be avoided [1]. It is important to consult with a chiropractor to determine if chiropractic care is a safe and appropriate treatment option for each individual case.

Citations:

[1] https://gonsteadchiropracticcenter.com/why-osteoarthritis-responds-well-to-chiropractic/

[2] https://tristateclinic.com/2022/01/05/chiropractic-care-for-osteoarthritis/

[3] https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/chiropractic-care-for-joint-problems

[4] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3110413/

[5] https://www.purefamilychiro.com/does-chiropractic-care-help-arthritis/

[6] https://www.isischiropractic.co.uk/conditions-symptoms/arthritis-chiropractic-treatment/osteoarthritis-and-chiropractic-treatment/