Osteopathy for Arthritis
Arthritis
Arthritis or oesteo-arthritis is general wear and tear of the joints which occurs through the natural ageing process or through heavy and repetitive overuse of the joints. It is one of the leading causes of pain and disability among adults worldwide. The degenerative changes, often diagnosed via an x-ray, can happen in any joint throughout the body including the hips, knees and spine and can cause mild to severe pain, stiffness, inflammation and loss of function.
Although there is not currently a cure for arthritis, a diagnosis does not automatically mean a loss of function and a change to your everyday activities. There are several ways in which patients can ease symptoms, prevent further damage and improve their overall quality of life. Research shows that manual therapies, such as osteopathy can help to alleviate symptoms. According to The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), manual therapy can be considered as a treatment option alongside exercise.
Osteopathy for Arthritis
Osteopathy treatment for arthritis aims at balancing the body and thus reducing the pain. London Osteopathy clinics do full assessments and based on the results, the next step is to create a personalized treatment plan considering the individual needs. The plan may comprise gentle movements, stretching, massage and manipulation of the affected joints. The aim of these methodologies is to relax the muscle and eliminate the pain at the same time and taken together they will make the joint more flexible. Besides, the operator can work on nearby joints so that the affected area will be free from stress and strain, ensuring that the joints are loaded as evenly as possible through activities like walking. Optimising healing in the joint and surrounding tissues may be possible through the increased blood and lymph supply to the treated area, and you may experience pain reduction and overall improvement in function in your daily activities after the several sessions of treatment. With symptoms decreased, the majority of patients are able to increase their fitness level through a more active lifestyle and this in turn can lead to better health thereby breaking the cycle of inactivity and pain. Your osteopath will not only prescribe exercises for you to do at home but also give you easy-to-follow and non-intrusive advice on your posture, balance and nutrition that will help you manage your condition with confidence and efficiency.
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