Osteoarthritis: a disease characterized by gradual deterioration of the cartilage in the joints. Like a persistent suitor, the inflammation in San Mateo osteoarthritis keeps coming back. The knees, hip and joints of the hand are the usual targets in osteoarthritis. Since this is a disease of the older population, about 55% of people over 55 have osteoarthritis in some part of the body. There are two major types of osteoarthritis:
1. Primary osteoarthritis – may be due to excessive or repetitive strain. There also can be a hereditary component.
2. Secondary osteoarthritis – is usually due to trauma
Common signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis in CA are:
1. Pain – is usually what drives a patient to seek for remedy
2. Stiffness – occurs most commonly in the morning, upon waking up
3. Swelling – due to chronic inflammation
4. Crepitus – clicking sound from lack of lubrication or from bone rubbing on bone.
Osteoarthritis treatment at Harman Chiropractor Center may involve:
1. Weight reduction – to minimize stress on joints that support weight
2. Exercise – enhances muscular stamina and fosters growth of cartilage
3. Diet – should be high in calcium, vitamins C & D, Glucosamine sulfate and Chondroitin sulfate
4. Heat – heat may help relieve the pain and stiffness
Your Chiropractor, Dean Harman DC, will perform a thorough history and examination including orthopaedic, neurological testing and diagnostic radiography to determine the extent of your osteoarthritis. Then they will develop a specific plan of management tailored to your case.
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