Osteopaths spend a vast amount of time dealing with pain and
suffering caused by arthritis. Many people mistakenly assume
that they must learn to live with their symptoms. In many cases,
osteopaths are able to help considerably. Pain relief and
lifestyle management improve the quality of life for arthritis
sufferers. The types of arthritis include: osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, scleroderma
and systemic lupus erythematosus. The most common types of
arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is degenerative joint condition sometimes called
‘wear and tear’ affecting the spine, hips, knees, feet, and
hands. Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease causing
chronic inflammation of the joints in the overall body.
Arthritis may be hereditary but is generally caused by poor
posture, heavy manual work and previous injury. Osteopathy is an
effective way to manage arthritis and the associated symptoms:
There is no cure for arthritis however osteopathi