Arthritis occurs when a person's joints become inflamed and damaged. The damage can take place over time or occur as a result of an auto-immune disorder. People suffering from the condition often benefit from chiropractic care, physical therapy and therapeutic massage. At Advanced Spinal Rehab and Wellness Center in Westlake, OH, our chiropractor and massage therapist can provide relief from the pain associated with arthritis.

Causes and Types of Arthritis

There are two main types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis typically occurs as people get older. The cartilage in the joints becomes worn down, so that the bones rub together, leading to pain and trouble moving. Stiff joints are a common symptom. In some cases, osteoarthritis occurs as a result of injury.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disorder. The immune system attacks synovium, the membrane in the joint that is responsible for providing lubrication. A person with the condition has pain in her joints as well as swelling and redness. Over time, the cartridge and bones can be destroyed.

Treatments Include Adjustments, Physical Therapy
and Massage

At our Westlake clinic, our team offers therapy and chiropractic care to help patients with arthritis. Spinal and joint manipulations help adjust and realign the joints, leading to a reduction in pain or stiffness. Over time, regular manipulations and adjustments encourage the body to heal itself, as fluids are able to move more freely through the body.

In some instances, physical therapy is beneficial for patients with arthritis. Exercises can build muscle strength and restore range of motion and flexibility. Certain therapies such as heat therapy or ultrasound therapy can also ease pain.

Our clinic has two licensed massage therapists on staff to help patients heal and feel relief from arthritis. Therapy at our clinic ranges from deep tissue massages to a light touch to encourage the body to heal. If you are seeing our chiropractor for adjustments, our team will work together to develop a plan of massage and manipulations that work well together. We see patients from Westlake, Bay Village, Rocky River, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, and the surrounding communities. 

Do you suffer from arthritis? What treatments have helped you?

Advanced Spinal Rehab & Wellness Center Introduces Our New Blog

We are glad to have you stop by to see the initial blog here at Advanced Spinal Rehab & Wellness Center! We are pleased to serve the Westlake, Ohio area as well as the western suburbs of Cleveland: Bay Village, Rocky River, North Olmsted, and Fairview Park. Our chiropractor, Dr. Michael Darr, D.C. is experienced in treating all types of pain and mobility problems.

Physical Therapy, Massage, and Chiropractic Care

Our chiropractor, Dr Darr, and our chiropractic staff provide spinal adjustments, physical therapy, spinal decompression for Westlake back pain, therapeutic massage, and corrective exercises. Each treatment plan we offer is customized to meet your individual needs. We also offer advanced physiotherapy options including ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, microamperage electrical muscle stimulation, mechanical traction, cryotherapy, heat therapy and parrafin baths. We also offer a work hardening rehabilitation program which is designed help injured patients with function and conditioning issues that are impacting their ability to work. This program is geared to help patients meet the specific physical demands of their job as quickly as possible again.

Our patients vary in age and may be suffering from nearly any type of injury. Since so many injuries actually arise from an imbalance within the spine, we are able to rapidly help you on the road to feeling well again. We can help with auto accident injury, workers compensation injuries, the chronic pain of arthritis, headache pain, and general malaise or fatigue.

We understand that physical therapy and spinal care might be a new concept for some of our patients, and we are devoted to making sure our patients get all the information they need via this blog. Of course, please always ask us any questions when you're here in the office, but feel free to post your inquiries right here! We will get back to you in future blogs!

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