Arthritis

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Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain, swelling, and limited movement in joints and connective tissue. One out of every six Americans suffers from some form of arthritis, and the condition can last a lifetime. According to Federal studies, the number of people with arthritis increased by 750,000 a year between 1990 and 1997. Arthritis is estimated to cost $65 billion per year in medical care and lost productivity. The U.S. is now on track to have 60 million suffer from the disease by 2020, compared with 43 million in 1997. And of those 60 million, more than 11 million will be disabled due to the condition.

Arthritis rates increase markedly with age, as cartilage wears out and helps contribute to the joint inflammation that characterizes the disease. Because of the nature of this condition, chiropractic care is well suited to treat and minimize its symptoms. A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine confirmed that chiropractic was among the most frequently used types of care sought by persons suffering from arthritis. Please contact us for more information about how gentle, non-medicinal chiropractic treatment can help to alleviate your arthritic symptoms.

Reference: Rao JK, Mihaliak K, Kroenke K, et al. Use of Complementary Therapies For Arthritis Among Patients of Rheumatologists. Annals of Internal Medicine, Sept. 1999: Vol. 131, No. 6, pp409-16.