Expert Arthritis Treatment At The Osteopathy Clinic
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain, stiffness, and inflammation in your joints. It can affect people of all ages, although it becomes more common as we get older. A joint is where two bones meet, and arthritis simply means that something within that joint isn’t moving or functioning as smoothly as it should.
Common Types of Arthritis
The two most common forms are:
- Osteoarthritis
Often called “wear and tear” arthritis. The cartilage that cushions your joint gradually becomes thinner, causing the joint to feel stiff, achy, or swollen. - Rheumatoid Arthritis
An autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system causes inflammation in the joints.
(Others exist, but these two are the most frequent.)
What Arthritis Feels Like
People with arthritis often describe:
- Stiffness, especially in the morning or after rest
- Aching or sharp pain during movement
- Swelling or warmth around the joint
- Reduced movement or flexibility
- A feeling of grinding or clicking
Symptoms can vary day to day — some days feel good, others more challenging.
Why Arthritis Happens
Arthritis can develop due to:
- Normal age-related changes
- Previous injuries
- Repetitive strain or overuse
- Family history
- Inflammatory or autoimmune conditions
It isn’t simply “wearing out” — the body is still capable of adapting, strengthening, and improving comfort.
How We Can Help
Osteopathy aims to make arthritic joints move more comfortably and reduce the strain around them by:
- Improving joint mobility
- Reducing muscle tension and stiffness
- Enhancing circulation to support joint health, including the use of K Laser, which carries scientific evidence of improving some cases of arthritis.
- Helping other parts of the body compensate more effectively
- Providing exercises to strengthen and protect your joints
- Offering advice on pacing, posture, and daily movement
Many people find they move more freely, experience less pain, and feel more confident in managing their condition with regular treatment and the right self-care.
Living With Arthritis
Although arthritis is long-term, many people manage it very successfully with:
- Regular gentle movement
- Strengthening exercises
- Heat to ease stiffness to muscles, cold for joint inflammation.
- Staying active but pacing activities
- Supportive treatment like osteopathy, physiotherapy, nutritional therapy or other holistic therapies.
With the right approach, most people find they can continue doing the things they enjoy.