Help for Arthritis Sufferers in the Te Puke Area

If you suffer from rheumatoid or inflammatory arthritis and believe slowing down or taking painkillers is the best way to find relief, think again! Although taking it easy and drug therapy was the recommended treatment plan for arthritis, today’s research indicates that exercise and chiropractic care offer a better solution. You can treat arthritis pain without medicine with specific and corrective Chiropractic care in Te Puke.

The Causes and Symptoms of Arthritis

Arthritis is a type of rheumatic disease that leads to painful joint inflammation. Thousands of Kiwis suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This long-lasting disease typically develops in older adults, although it can also occur in children.

Symptoms of RA include pain, stiffness, warm and swollen joints, loss of mobility and malaise. RA most frequently occurs in the wrist and fingers, although you might feel symptoms in other areas. It is a symmetrical condition, meaning that both hands - or feet, knees, hips or shoulders - feel symptoms at the same time. Without treatment, severe arthritis may develop. That can lead to constant pain, joint damage, and disability.

RA begins when your immune system attacks the protective membrane around your joints. The inflammatory response weakens the surrounding cartilage and bone. Although no one knows what causes the immune system’s attack, genetics likely play a role. Environmental factors can also play a part. Women have been proven to be more likely to develop RA than men.

Arthritis Treatment

There is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but there is therapy. Surgery is another possibility. Certain painkillers reduce discomfort, but if you desire a drug-free arthritis treatment, then chiropractic care may help.

The Chiropractors at Te Puke Chiropractic can perform therapy to protect your joints and keep you active and flexible. They may also suggest new ways to perform activities of daily living that will increase your independence and improve your mobility.

The specially trained Chiropractors at Te Puke Chiropractic have a combined experience of over 65 years in Chiropractic and can develop customized plans for individual patients who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. The most effective treatments blend an ideal mix of exercise and rest to build stronger muscles, improve endurance and flexibility, decrease inflammation, reduce pain and fatigue, and control weight. By following our care plans, you’ll control your weight while minimizing the risk of stress injuries. Because arthritis is a chronic condition requiring constant vigilance, regular treatment - especially during flare-ups - improves treatment outcomes.

The Benefits of Chiropractic Treatment for Arthritis

• Improved range of motion and flexibility
• Strengthened muscles, which support and protect affected joints
• A healthier weight

Te Puke Chiropractic: A Premier Arthritis Relief Chiropractor in Te Puke, New Zealand

If you or someone you know is suffering from arthritis, feel free to call us at (07) 573 9988 for a complimentary consultation and to set up a time to have your spine and nervous system checked.

Dr. David Guest is a Doctor of Chiropractic and the owner of Mount Maunganui and Te Puke Chiropractic in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Dr. Guest focuses on an area of chiropractic called Structural Correction and is primarily concerned with Structural Shifts of the spine. You can reach Dr. Guest at david@mtchiro.co.nz. You can also follow David on Facebook or Instagram.