Monday, June 28, 2010

Is There A Simple, Natural Solution To The Pain From Arthritis?

By Dr. Michael Pritsker, DC

How many times have you heard that there is nothing we can do, you've got arthritis. If you haven't heard it yourself, I bet you know someone who has. Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is one of the oldest and most common types of arthritis. It is characterized by the breakdown of the joint's cartilage; the part of the joint that cushions the ends of bones, causing bones to rub against each other, causing pain and loss of movement. Most commonly affecting middle-aged and older people, osteoarthritis can range from very mild to very severe. It affects hands and weight-bearing joints such as knees, hips, feet and the back.

There are so many factors that can cause osteoarthritis. Although age is a risk factor, research has shown that osteoarthritis is not an inevitable part of aging! There are many causes. Some of these include obesity, joint injuries and genetics. As a person ages, these defects can cause early cartilage breakdown in the joint which could cause inflammation, a release of enzymes, and more cartilage damage to the area. What if I told you arthritis has a reasonable explanation most doctors and scientists have completely overlooked and not taken note of? What if I told you with this knowledge, it may be possible to slow down the progression of arthritis and ease the pain associated with it? And what if I told you I have scientific proof to back up these findings? Would you be interested in what I have to say?

If you're not interested yet after you read these chilling statistics, I'm sure you will be. Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 20.7 million Americans. They are mostly after age 45. Eighty percent of people with osteoarthritis report some form of limitation in movement or activities. Knee osteoarthritis can be as disabling as any cardiovascular disease except stroke. Women are more commonly affected than men. Osteoarthritis is responsible for more than 7 million physician visits per year. As many as half the people who have osteoarthritis do not know what type of arthritis they have and cannot make informed decisions about their care because treatment options vary among the more than 100 forms of arthritis. Musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis cost the U.S. economy nearly $65 billion per year in direct expenses and lost wages and production.

Enough of the boring stuff. Let's talk about a REAL cause of osteoarthritis and a logical solution. First let me ask you a question: What happens to the wheels on your car if the front end is out of alignment? They wear out. And they not only wear out, they wear out faster than they would if the front end was in proper alignment.

So what do you do when the front end of your automobile is out of alignment? You fix it or your mechanic lines it up. As soon as this is done, the abnormal stress on your tires is stopped and your tires stop wearing out abnormally. The same is true with your spinal column and the other joints of your body. The delicate joints in your spinal column can misalign causing them to either move unnaturally or get "stuck" and not move at all. Either way, this can cause abnormal stress and strain or just like the tires on your car when the front end is out of alignment your joints wear out. This is osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis and can lead to lot of pain and suffering.

How do I know this for sure? Glad you asked. Tapio Vidman, M.D. did extensive arthritis research and found that when he caused a joint to not work right, microscopic damage was detected within 24 hours and PERMANENT degenerative changes took place within 3 weeks! Basically, when your joints misalign and get "stuck," arthritic changes begin to occur immediately and permanent, IRRIVERSABLE damage may be present within just 3 weeks. So...How Do You Fix This Problem?

Simple. Take a look at what you did when the front end of your car was out of alignment. You went to someone who specializes in detecting and correcting misaligned front ends on cars. Know this: Your mechanic didn't put something in your gas tank or oil to try to "chemically" realign your wheels. No. That wouldn't make sense. He simply realigned the wheels. Listen, the same is true with your body. What makes you think taking a drug or rubbing on a lotion will realign your joints? It won't. Sure, powerful painkillers may mask the problem for a while...but...what happens when they wear off?

The bottom line is if your joints are misaligned, they will continue to degenerate. Chiropractic care and top chiropractors in San Diego help align misaligned joints. This happens in your knees, hands, feet, spine and more. By making your joints function properly, you will live a life with decreased stiffness and pain.

After reading this, doesn't it make sense that Chiropractic care will also slow down...if not... prevent much of the degenerative process and arthritis? Why Wait Until You Have Pain, Before Seeking Chiropractic Care? Come in to see a chiropractor today to see and feel better than the way you came in. Contact us to us if you ever have any questions or concerns about your health. We're here to help,

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