Chiropractic Techniques for Arthritis Management

If you’re living with arthritis, Dr. David Zumstein and the team at Zumstein Chiropractic Clinic in Franklin, WI can provide personalized and effective relief for your symptoms.

5 Chiropractic Techniques for Arthritis Pain Management

Arthritis can cause so much pain and stiffness that it’s hard to get through regular tasks, including walking and opening doors. Unfortunately, this can cause you to miss out on a lot of hobbies, family time, and other activities. The good news is that chiropractic care involves several techniques that can reduce or eliminate your symptoms.

1. Adjustments and Manipulation

Adjusting and manipulating the joints is a very effective method for relieving arthritis suffering. These restore alignment to the joints, improving tissue health and nerve functioning. They also help improve your range of motion and reduce the strain on your joints.

2. Electric Nerve Stimulation

Electric nerve stimulation is a technique that sends small electric pulses to the treatment area. It helps block pain signals to the brain, as well as reducing inflammation, improving joint function, and improving muscle weakness. It has effectively helped arthritis sufferers reduce the need for pain medication.

3. Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient technique that still provides many benefits. It helps release endorphins, which are natural painkillers. It also helps improve blood flow to the joints, relaxes surrounding muscles, reduces inflammation, and more.

4. Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is also an incredible technique that helps treat various issues, including arthritis. It helps relax the body, reduce inflammation, increase the production of serotonin, increase the flow of blood and healing nutrients to the joints, reduce or block pain signals to the brain, and improve your range of motion.

5. Therapeutic Exercises

Therapeutic exercises are utilized to correct issues in the body. In this case, the focus is on improving joint health. Targeted strengthening and stretching exercises can be recommended to improve your balance, strengthen the muscles around your joints, improve your bone strength, relax tense and stiff areas, improve your range of motion, and help you sleep better. Additionally, they can help you lose a few pounds if you are overweight so that you take pressure off your joints.

Don’t let arthritis make you miss out on life. Visit Dr. Zumstein and the team at Zumstein Chiropractic Clinic in Franklin, WI for a personalized arthritis management plan. Call (414) 761-3330 to schedule your appointment today.