Osteoarthritis Chiropractor West Seattle
Osteoarthritis isn’t just “wear and tear”, it’s a progressive joint condition that can make everyday movement feel like a struggle. Is a degenerative joint condition that affects nearly 50% of adults over 65, often leading to chronic pain and mobility issues.
At Roxbury West Seattle Burien Chiropractic Clinic, we focus on natural, non-invasive care to reduce inflammation, restore joint function, and help you move with ease. Our approach includes chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and corrective exercises designed to ease discomfort and improve movement. By addressing misalignments and joint stress, we help patients stay active and maintain independence. Rather than masking pain with medication, we focus on long-term relief by enhancing joint health and mobility.
To know more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options, call us today to schedule an appointment and take control of your joint health.
Understanding Osteoarthritis in West Seattle WA
As mentioned above, osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that typically results from excessive wear and tears on certain joints. The degeneration associated with this disease primarily affects the cartilage that covers the bones in the joints throughout our bodies. Osteoarthritis decreases the cartilage’s ability to absorb stress causing it to degenerate faster. As the cartilage degenerates, surrounding stabilizing and supporting structures such as ligaments, tendons, and muscles are overworked often times resulting in pain. In the late stages of osteoarthritis, bones may even begin to push against each other causing more pain and degeneration. While this disease process can sound frightening and unavoidable, it is important to understand that you can prevent its development, and Roxbury West Seattle Burien Chiropractic Clinic has the most up-to-date treatment and preventive measures available.
Osteoarthritis has a predisposition to effect joints that are commonly overworked and overused. These are typically weight-bearing joints in the body that have sustained repeated amounts of heavy stress. Therefore, the knees, hips, neck, lower back, big toes, and hands are most commonly affected. However, it should be understood that osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body. Joints that have had serious trauma or repeated micro-stress due to repetitive labor and movement are more prone to the development of osteoarthritis.
Symptoms Associated with Osteoarthritis
Our doctors at Roxbury West Seattle Burien Chiropractic Clinic have observed a wide range of symptoms in their patients with osteoarthritis, but some have been more common than others. Commonly observed symptoms have included:
- Varying degrees of joint pain that are worse with movement
- Pain with joint movement that is worse after rest
- Swelling and joint enlargement in the joints
As mentioned previously, the hips and knees are common locations for the development of osteoarthritis. Roxbury West Seattle Burien Chiropractic Clinic has observed the following symptoms directly related to knee and hip osteoarthritis:
- Pain that travels from the hip to the groin
- Pain that travels down the thighs
- Aching or stabbing pain in the knees
- Pain in these joints that is worse with cold weather
- Pain in these joints during jogging or running
Osteoarthritis Treatment at Roxbury West Seattle Burien Chiropractic Clinic
Our primary focus of care will be to restore the normal alignment of joints throughout the body. It has been demonstrated through animal and human studies that bones that are not in their proper positions are more likely to degenerate faster and therefore are more prone to the development of osteoarthritis. Treatment has been shown in various studies to prevent and slow the development of osteoarthritis.
If you fear that you have developed osteoarthritis or are concerned about its development, please contact Roxbury West Seattle Burien Chiropractic Clinic to schedule an individualized consultation today. Our team can help you get back on your feet.
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Ready to experience the benefits of personalized chiropractic care? Book an appointment now and take the first step towards achieving optimal health and well-being. Contact Roxbury West Seattle Burien Chiropractic Clinic today to schedule your consultation. Your journey to a healthier, happier life starts here.
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