Arthritis
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer with chronic joint pain, you know it can make everyday activities difficult, and also lead to a reduced quality of life.
Many people turn to prescription medications in an attempt to find relief, but these drugs often come with unwanted side effects. An integrative medicine approach uses a combination of natural remedies and conventional treatments to help reduce inflammation and alleviate arthritis symptoms.
An Integrative Approach to Arthritis
All types of arthritis are degenerative conditions that cause joint damage, pain, and greatly affect quality of life. They affect 1 in 4 adults in the U.S., and most arthritis treatment options rely heavily on anti-inflammatory medications to reduce joint pain.
However, conventional treatments for arthritis do little to target the underlying causes of joint pain. Joint pain is worsened by inflammation that starts in other areas of the body. In the case of inflammatory arthritis, immune dysregulation triggers an inflammatory response and the immune system attacks connective tissue.
For all types of arthritis pain, lifestyle, stress, and diet have a significant impact, and conventional treatments like surgery may not always be the best option to fight inflammation.
In Osteoarthritis, there are several risk factors:
• Joint injury and repetitive use
• Being a woman over the age of 45
• Having a family member with OA
• Muscle weakness and/or low bone density
This is generally seen in:
• Those over age 50
• Occurs most often in knees, hips, hands, big toes, the lower back, and neck. Although there is no cure, symptoms can be managed.
In Inflammatory Arthritis (IA) risk factors are:
• Age
• Obesity
• Having 1 or more autoimmune diseases
• Smoking
Generally seen in:
• People as young as 20 or 30
Root Causes of Arthritis & Joint Pain
There are various types of arthritis, but they belong to one of two categories:
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Caused by: Physical wear and tear on a joint over time (or sometimes as a result of an injury)
Caused by: A chronic autoimmune disease in which your immune system mistakes your own tissues as harmful invaders and attacks them. The result is inflammation of the tissues in and around joints.
Types of inflammatory arthritis include:
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Gout
• Lyme disease
• Lupus
• Psoriatic arthritis
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Symptoms of Arthritis
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Joint pain or tenderness – often worsens with movement or after periods of inactivity
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Stiffness, especially in the morning or after sitting for a while
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Swelling around joints
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Redness or warmth over the affected joint
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Reduced range of motion – difficulty bending, straightening, or rotating joints
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Fatigue – especially common in autoimmune forms like rheumatoid arthritis
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Joint deformity – may occur in more advanced cases
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Grinding or popping sensation – often with osteoarthritis, due to cartilage breakdown
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Integrative Treatment for Arthritis & Chronic Joint Pain
Integrative medicine is a good option for arthritis treatment. Your treatment plan will always be tailored to your individual needs as a patient. Integrative medicine approaches arthritis pain management using a combination of conventional Western medical treatments and holistic treatments.
We go above and beyond the prescription of NSAIDs and other pain-relieving medications to address the inflammation and tissue damage which cause arthritis symptoms. Though osteoarthritis and immune-driven rheumatoid arthritis differ in their root causes, all conditions that cause joint pain may benefit from:
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Anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle modifications
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Physical therapy
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Acupuncture
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Massage therapy
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Tai chi or yoga
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Specific nutritional supplementation
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Optimization of antioxidants such as glutathione
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Mindfulness, biofeedback, and relaxation training
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Supports pain relief, reduces inflammation, and may promote cartilage maintenance
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The active compound in turmeric may have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
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May significantly reduce joint pain, swelling, and morning stiffness, especially in rheumatoid arthritis.
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Supporting Services for Arthritis & Joint Health
ACUPUNCTURE
Studies show patients with arthritis are likely to benefit from acupuncture. Acupuncture releases neurotransmitters called endorphins and enkephalins, which scientists believe reduce the sensation of pain. Research also shows that inserting an acupuncture needle induces the production of cortisol, a hormone that helps control inflammation. Acupuncture may stimulate activity of other pain-relieving chemicals in the body as well, improving:
- Joint pain
- Stiffness
- Mobility
- Discomfort while walking
Our treatments are exquisitely designed to bring clinical relief while providing you the opportunity to relax and refresh your body and mind.
IV THERAPY
Optimize nutrients important for reducing system inflammation, such as vitamin C and glutathione. Glutathione is the body’s most powerful antioxidant, and may help reduce inflammatory markers associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Benefits of IV therapy also include:
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Optimal absorption of vitamins and minerals
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Enhanced immune system support
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Increased energy production
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Improved appearance of hair and skin
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Fertility support
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Migraine and headache relief