Osteoarthritis = Degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, most common from middle age and older. It causes pain and stiffness especially in the hip, knee, and thumb joints.
How can Chiropractic Help with Osteoarthritis?
Even though there is no evidence that chiropractic care can stop joint damage from Osteoarthritis, there are clinical studies indicate that spinal manipulation may:
- Restore normal movement of the spine
- Increase range of motion
- Improve joint coordination
- Relax the muscles
- Strengthening weakened muscles
- Reduce pain
A review of scientific literature suggests that chiropractic, especially when combined with glucosamine supplements and stretches and exercise, is an effective supplemental treatment for Osteoarthritis.
To help you research more about Chiropractic and Osteoarthritis, please click the links below for a video and links to various sites.
Chiropractor Dr. Ray Wisniewski Treats Osteoarthritis
Chiropractic Care and Osteoarthritis – June 11th, 2011
- Joint Disease / Osteoarthritis Case Study
- Treatment of Osteoarthritis: A Report of 10 Cases
- Chiropractic Therapy for Osteoarthritis
- Straight Chiropractic/Osteo-arthritis
- Chiropractic Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Sterling Chiropractic Center
13078 Seville Road
Sterling, OH 44276
Phone: 330-939-3191
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Sterling Chiropractic Center in Kidron
5358 Kidron Road
P. O. Box 244
Kidron, OH 44636
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