ARTHRITIS/ARTHROSIS (KNEE)
Muscle tension, swelling and pain can mean signs of arthritis that will lead to loss of mobility in the knee. Sometimes patients will say that symptoms will fluctuate with weather and they will have good months and bad months.
Osteoarthritis is the degradation and degeneration of this articular cartilage. As the disease progresses, the cartilage itself becomes thinner and in some cases may wear away altogether.
Degenerative arthritis, as the name implies, is a wearing down of the cartilage used to protect the joint. Usually the swelling is at a minimum, while the pain can be highyl noticaeable.
The goal of treating degenerative arthritis is therefore to increase flexibility, joint mobility, and improve surrounding musculature function to the area without further irritation. The goal of treating inflammatory arthritis is, first and foremost, to temporarily reduce inflammation to the area, followed by a plan for helping to prevent the inflammation from re-occurring. As arthritis patients will have pain in the surrounding tissue, a therapeutic plan should be addressed to lend relief and support of the affected area. Conservative treatment can have profound effects on decreasing symptoms and improving function.
Degenerative Arthritis Disc
Degenerative Arthritis Facet
Degenerative Arthritis