Using Physical Therapy Arthritis Relief

Published on: January 2, 2015 (Last modified on: February 26, 2019)

Arthritis is a painful inflammation of the joints, presenting in over 100 known varieties. Though there are numerous categories and types of arthritis, the two most common are rheumatoid arthritis, which affects an estimated 1% of the population, and osteoarthritis, which affects an estimated 27 million Americans. Neither can be cured, yet they can be treated with medications and therapy. While medications can offer some relief from the pain, another treatment option is the use of physical therapy.

How Physical Therapy Can Reduce Arthritis Pain

Although movement can cause pain for suffers of arthritis, it is actually one of the most beneficial treatments to relieve symptoms. Physical therapy is recommended for most types of arthritis, including rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. There are several treatments a qualified physical therapist can offer for pain management and quality-of-life improvement for those suffering from arthritis, including:

  • Joint mobilization and manipulation
  • Aquatic therapy
  • Massage
  • Muscle energy techniques
  • Manual therapy

The physical therapists can work directly with the patient to find the right combination of therapies to get the most relief for their specific symptoms. Many people are able to regain flexibility in their arthritic joints and have less pain by using these physical techniques on a regular basis. When combined with anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy can have drastic results for those who suffer with severe arthritis pain.

If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, it is worth the investment to try physical therapy to reduce pain and increase mobility. Talk to your local physical therapy or rehabilitation clinic about the types of therapy they offer for the reduction of arthritis pain.

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Sovereign Rehabilitation
5555 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Northeast #225
Atlanta, GA 30342
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