Arthritis Pain in Nashua NH

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Classified as a rheumatic disease, arthritis is a degenerative joint disease causing chronic inflammation of joints, specifically inflammation of the cartilage, ligaments, and muscles comprising joints. Some reasons why people suffer from arthritis include genetics, joint trauma, metabolic disorders (gout or pseudogout) and effects of viral or bacterial infections. Autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis are types of arthritis arising from immune system dysfunction. To diagnose arthritis, your Nashua NH chiropractor will evaluate your symptoms, examine joints affected by possible arthritis and order lab or x-ray tests if needed. Blood and urine tests can show elevated levels of substances associated with arthritic conditions while erythrocyte sedimentation rates provided by lab tests indicate degrees of inflammation in your body.


Symptoms of Arthritis in Nashua NH

In addition to chronic joint pain and stiffness, signs of arthritis include:

  • Joint swelling, redness, warmth, and tenderness
  • Locking of joints (inability to move joints out of a certain position without effort)
  • Severe joint stiffness resulting in immobility of the joint
  • Worsening of joint pain during cold or wet weather

Rheumatoid arthritis and other forms of autoimmune-related arthritic conditions may also cause fever, weight loss, swelling of lymph glands and fatigue.


Chiropractic Treatment for Arthritis

Many people experience arthritic pain and stiffness relief by receiving regular treatments from their chiropractor in Nashua. Spinal adjustments, massage therapies, and development of personalized exercise programs work well to strengthen weakened soft tissues, reduce inflammation and increase joint flexibility. Family physicians generally prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs to treat arthritis but these medications have been shown to interfere with healing of cartilage and may damage stomach lining. Chiropractic medicine offers a healthier, holistic approach to managing arthritis that naturally reduces inflammation and pain by optimizing the function of your nervous system while stimulating your body’s ability to heal itself.


Diet and Exercise Programs for Arthritis

Getting regular exercise is an important aspect of managing arthritic conditions. Lack of physical activity may actually increase joint inflammation and pain. For best results, your chiropractor will diagnose your type of arthritis, evaluate your symptoms and create a unique exercise program designed to address your specific form of arthritis. Simple stretching exercises are especially helpful to restoring range of motion, improving endurance and flexibility and increasing muscle tone.

Chiropractors also provide nutritional guidance for people with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Certain foods like fish, broccoli, soy, and cherries contain anti-inflammatory nutrients that can help decrease joint inflammation, stiffness, and pain naturally.


Schedule an Appointment with Your Chiropractor in Nashua

Schedule an appointment today with your chiropractor in Nashua to receive holistic management of arthritic conditions by calling Main Street Wellness at (603) 882-5742.

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Main Street Wellness

382 Main St
Nashua, NH 03060

P: (603) 882-5742
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