Acupuncture Treatment for Foot Arthritis
Acupuncture Treatment for Foot Arthritis
A lot of people associate arthritis with the hands, but the truth is that foot arthritis is possible! Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. It can cause pain and stiffness in any joint in the body, and is common in the small joints of the foot. Currently, there has been identified more than 100 forms of arthritis, many of which are foot arthritis. However, they all have something in common; they make it difficult to perform daily activities such as walking.
Although there is no cure for arthritis, an acupuncture treatment is an effective therapy that helps slow the progression of the disease. Moreover, many people who uses acupuncture with arthritis are able to manage their pain, remain active, and lead fulfilling lives.
Common types of foot arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is known as the “wear-and-tear” arthritis. It is very common in people after they reach middle age. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in the joint gradually wears away. The protective space between the bones decreases resulting in bone friction hence developing painful osteophytes. Osteoarthritis develops slowly, causing pain and stiffness that worsen over time.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect multiple joints throughout the body, and often starts in the foot. In rheumatoid arthritis, immune cells attack the the joint causing it to swell. Over time, damages are developed on the bone, cartilage, ligaments and tendons. It may cause serious joint deformity and disability as well.
Posttraumatic Arthritis
Posttraumatic arthritis can develop after an injury to the foot . Dislocations and fractures are the most common injuries that lead to posttraumatic arthritis. Posttraumatic arthritis causes the cartilage between the joints to wear away. It can develop many years after the initial injury. An injured joint is about seven times more likely than an uninjured joint to become arthritic, even if the injury is properly treated.
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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