Arthritis FAQs

Arthritis is a very common ailment. More than 20% of Americans suffer from this painful condition. More than a third of those affected by arthritis find their arthritis limits their ability to perform their normal activities. Getting treatment for your arthritis can be confusing, and you may have many questions. At Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation, we provide gentle treatments that can help with your pain and mobility issues caused by arthritis.

What is arthritis?

Arthritis is not just one disease. More than 100 types of arthritis have been identified and not all of them require the same treatment. One thing they all share is the joints are involved. Common types of arthritis are rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. In the case of rheumatoid arthritis, the joints are attacked by the body's own immune system. With osteoarthritis, it is wear and tear that causes the deterioration of the cartilage and the joints lose their cushion.

What are the risks for arthritis?

Aging and heredity both play an important role in developing arthritis. Being a woman, being obese, and having received an injury to a joint can also make you more likely to develop arthritis.

How can a chiropractor treat arthritis?

Chiropractors are known for their treatment of backs and necks among other things. These are certainly part of the treatments available, but they are not the only ones. Chiropractors consider the overall health of the body and try to get to the root of the inflammation while working to mitigate the pain and discomfort.

What arthritis treatments are available?

With traditional medicine, the most common treatment is pain medication and eventually joint replacement. A chiropractor will take a more hands-on approach. It may involve gentle manipulation or stretching the joint in moves that may feel a lot like physical therapy. Our chiropractors will examine your joints before determining the correct treatment plan for you.

Contact Our Chiropractors in Houma and Thibodaux, LA

If you are suffering from arthritis or any other condition that could benefit from chiropractic care, our team at Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation is here for you. Call our Thibodaux office today at 985-447-2225 or our Houma office at 985-873-8586.