Managing Arthritis Symptoms

Are you feeling pain in your joints? If so, you might be suffering from arthritis in Franklin, WI. Visiting Dr. David Zumstein and the team at Zumstein Chiropractic Clinic can help you find relief.

What Is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a broad term that refers to joint pain and its symptoms, including swelling, pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion in joints. There are several different types of arthritis which have different symptoms that can vary in severity from person to person.

Your joints are cushioned and supported by soft tissues that prevent your bones from rubbing against each other. This tissue helps your joints move smoothly without friction or pain. If anything affects this tissue, the bones rub against each other and cause pain, swelling, or other arthritis symptoms.

What Are the Different Types Of Arthritis?

Common types of arthritis include:

• Osteoarthritis- is the most common form of arthritis and develops when joint cartilage breaks down from repeated stress
• Ankylosing spondylitis- is arthritis of the spine and usually presents in the lower back
• Juvenile arthritis- is when the immune system attacks the tissue around joints. It gets its name because it typically affects children
• Gout- causes hard crystals of uric acid to form in your joints
• Psoriatic arthritis- is joint inflammation that develops in people who also suffer from psoriasis
• Rheumatoid arthritis- is a disease that causes the immune system to attack your joints.

Arthritis Treatment in Franklin, WI

Several types of treatments can help with your arthritis symptoms. Massage and trigger point therapy target the source of muscle pain, while ultrasound treatment uses sound waves to decrease swelling and stiffness. Laser treatment can also help reduce inflammation. In addition to these therapies, there are some exercises to help reduce stiffness and increase mobility. Your chiropractor can help customize a treatment plan to target your symptoms and help minimize your arthritis pain. Other kinds of treatments your chiropractors might suggest include:

• Electric muscle stimulation
• Exercise therapy
• Heat/cold therapy
• Massage
• Physical rehabilitation

For help treating arthritis in Franklin, WI, Contact Dr. David Zumstein of Zumstein Chiropractic Clinic. Call (414) 761-3330 to book an appointment today.