Osteoartrhitis is a chronic inflammatory disease arising from a gradual loss of cartilage in the joints. Brooklyn Osteoarthritis is not an acute inflammatory condition but a chronic one. Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the knee, hip and joints of the hand. Osteoarthritis is frequently seen in about 50% of people over 55 years old. It can occur in any of the joints in the body. There are two main categories of osteoarthritis:
1. Primary osteoarthritis – can be caused by undue and repetitious strain or can be hereditary
2. Secondary osteoarthritis – almost always a consequence of trauma.
Osteoarthritis in NY is manifested by these common signs and symptoms:
1. Pain – the most likely reason why patient is seeking care
2. Stiffness – is often felt in the mornings
3. Swelling – is a sign of an inflammatory condition
4. Crepitus – is a crackling sound made by bone surfaces rubbing together and there is lessened lubrication
Osteoarthritis therapy at Brooklyn Chiropractor includes:
1. Reducing weight – helps in the treatment of osteoarthritis by decreasing the stress placed on the joints
2. Exercise – to strengthen muscles and to help stimulate cartilage growth
3. Diet – rich in Glucosamine sulfate, Chondroitin sulfate, vitamins C and D, and calcium
4. Heat – can be beneficial in minimizing the pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis
Your Chiropractor, Dr. Carey Skorski DC, has the proper skills and training to perform a complete history and examination on you, as well as orthopaedic and neurological testing and radiograms for correctly diagnosing your osteoarthritis and its extent. By doing so, he can create a plan of management and adjust it to suit your specific case and needs.
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