While many people think of arthritis as a condition that only affects older people, the truth is it affects all ages. We have seen patients as you as their early 20's. How? Trauma. Traumas earlier in life can lead to arthritis. The most common types affect those in the prime of their lives. Arthritis actually consists of many variations and causes of which the pain can be managed by Chiropractic, natural nuritional advise and ultrasound. These can range from tendinitis, bursitis, degenerative arthritis and osteoarthritis to more painful types such as rheumatoid arthritis. Don't worry - arthritis in not new to us. Your doctors at McMillen Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center have seen thousands of patients with similar conditions and are trained in how to best treat you.
There are more than 100 joints in the himan body. Within each joint space there is a fluid layer known as a synovium. The synovium is responsible for nourishing the joints and keeping them lubricated to protect from wear and tear and provide them with a nice, smooth gliding sensation.
Arthritis is inflammation of this synovial layer within the joints. When the synovial layer becomes inflamed, the joints have more friction when moving and are not as easily nourished. In turn wear and tear in the joints sets in damaging the underlying bone and causing pain. Chiropractic manipulation, joint moblization, ultrasound therapy and certain nutritional supplements can help relieve you pain without any of the severe side effects assocaited with prescription drugs.