What is Arthritis?
There are different types of arthritis: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, psoriatic, and septic. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection.
What is Osteoarthritis?
There are different types of arthritis: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, psoriatic, and septic. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection.
What is Osteoarthritis?
Recent research suggests that Osteoarthritis (OA), is a group of diseases marked by dysfunction in the repair of joint cartilage, especially in the weight-bearing joints such as the knees and hips, or commonly used joints like the hands and wrists. .
Osteoarthritis affects about 10% of the population.
Causes: joint injury, infection, genetic factors and joint mechanics may play a part in the onset of osteoarthritis.
Treatment: Registered Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, and/or Chiropractic Care may improve the course of Osteoarthritis by:
- slowing disease progression, reducing pain and relieving symptoms.
- improving function, flexibility, and mobility.
- reducing disability
- improving sleep
- improving quality of life by providing home exercise advice.
You can visit www.massagetherapy.bc.ca for more information
The Arthritis Foundation has a LOT of useful tips, stories, information, and help on their website. Visit their website through the link below to learn more about how you can help raise money, find resources, and find ways to cope with arthritis symptoms.
Our clinic offers numerous options to help with the symptoms of arthritis. Call now to see how our services offered can help you! 604-850-2511.
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