14 Sep Physiotherapy for Arthritis
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is not a single disease, but a way of referring to varying types of joint pain or joint disease. There are multiple types of arthritis, and it affects children, adults and older adults. The most common sufferers of arthritis are older women, however the CDC reports 1 in 250 children world-wide suffer some form of arthritis or rheumatic condition.
The most common symptoms of arthritis are joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Other forms of arthritis include autoimmune and inflammatory types of arthritis which cause inflammation in the tissue of the joints, and in many other parts of the body tissue as well.
What are the on-flow affects of arthritis?
Without adequate treatment, arthritis can lead to other lifestyle diseases, as it demobilises the sufferer causing a decline in both physical and mental health.
In fact, Arthritis is the leading cause of chronic pain, and the second most common cause of disability and early retirement due to ill-health in Australia.
(Source: arthritisaustralia.com.au)
How can I ease my arthritis pain?
At Redcliffe Physio, we assist patients with arthritis and osteoarthritis. We have a number of treatments in clinic, and find a holistic approach to your health can help.
While there is no definitive cure for arthritis, it can be managed.
Increasing your intake of Calcium, Vitamin D and Iron may assist, as deficiencies in these have been linked to rapid progression of the disease.
Adding Omega-3 fats & Omega-6 fatty acids to your diet may reduce inflammation.
You can find a list of anti-inflammatory meals high in Omega-3, Omega-6, Calcium, Vitamin D & Iron by following this link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322897#breakfast
Contact us on 3284 2754 or book an appointment online with our physiotherapists to ease your arthritis pain