ARTHRITIS

I don't like the dreaded "A" word anymore than you do, but arthritis is not as big and bad as most folks think. The term "arthritis" has been blamed for just about every pain known to man... and it just isn't fair! For the past seventeen years I have listened to patients accuse "Mr. Arthur" of everything from neck pain to toe pain, and you know what? RARELY IS ARTHRITIS THE REASON FOR THEIR PAIN. My clinical experience has revealed that most joint pain (thought to be the result of arthritis) can be decreased or alleviated by simple spinal manipulation by a Doctor trained in manipulation. Most of the symptoms attributed to arthritis are actually due to inflammation around joints that are irritated or have been previously injured. Chiropractic manipulation is an extremely effective way to mobilize joints (in the neck, back and extremities) and restore normal movement (eliminating the reason for the swelling and pain). Unless arthritis is observed on an x-ray (or determined by blood work) there is no reason to go around claiming that you are afflicted. Now for the really good news... even if you do have arthritis (the plain "good ol' variety"), there is something you can do about it! If you have been diagnosed as having arthritis, you were probably told that you had to "just live with it." This just isn't true in most cases folks. Ninety percent of the arthritis cases seen in my office involving arthritis pain from swollen joints are dramatically helped. You have not tried everything to help your situation until you have included Chiropractic. Traditional treatment (anti-inflammatory medication and muscle relaxants) does little more than "cover up" symptoms. Restoration of normal joint movement (via joint manipulation) not only stops pain, it stops the progression of the disease.
For more information on arthritis and other health related topics visit www.Woodbridgechiropractic.com or page me at 703-335-7224 (between 9am and 10pm).
Until next time,
Dr.White