Acupuncture Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis
Acupuncture Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the small joints in your hands and feet. Unlike osteoarthritis that is characterized by wear and tear damages in the joints, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of joints, causing a pain, swelling, bone erosion and joint deformity.
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks one’s body’s tissues. Although rheumatoid arthritis is known for causing joint problems, it sometimes can affect other organs of the body such as the skin, eyes, lungs and blood vessels. Rheumatoid arthritis can occur at any age, however it more prevalent after the of age 40.
Rheumatoid arthritis signs and symptoms may vary depending on the severity. Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include:
- Tender, warm, swollen joints
- Morning stiffness that may last for hours
- Firm bumps of tissue under the skin on your arms (rheumatoid nodules)
- Fatigue, fever and weight loss
Early rheumatoid arthritis tends to affect your smaller joints first — particularly the joints that attach your fingers to your hands and your toes to your feet. As the disease progresses, symptoms often spread to the wrists, knees, ankles, elbows, hips and shoulders. In most cases, symptoms occur in the same joints on both sides of your body.
Acupunture treatment for rheumatoid arthritis will focus throughout the body, not just directly over the affected area. During the treatment, tiny needles are place along the patient’s legs, arms, shoulders and even toes. Most people relax and even fall asleep during the treatment. The length, number and frequency of treatments will vary according to the intensity of the pain, and the severity of the condition. The relief of rheumatoid arthritis pain through acupuncture has been studied many times. Results indicate that the use of acupuncture can be an effective form of pain management.
What to Expect in the First Appointment?
The first appointment with our chiropractors begins with a thorough assessment of your general health. Then our practitioners will examine your injury/pain and conduct any test as needed. Once the assessment is completed, we will work with you in a treatment plan that is personalized to your current needs and towards preventing future problems we may perceive.
How Can PhysioChiroWellness Help?
At PhysioChiroWellness Integrated Health Centre our highly-skilled practitioners work together to create fully integrated health solutions that may include physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, medical aesthetics amongst others. Our professionals will work together towards achieving an optimal health for all our patients through a holistically approach when treating any condition or pain they may present. This service is provided in our Vaughan, On & Newmarket, On clinics and can be booked at any time.
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