Arthritis

There are several types of arthritis including Osteoarthritis and Systemic Arthritis.

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and it involves wear and tear damage to a joint’s cartilage.  Cartilage is the cushion that protects the ends of the bones and allows fluid motion to occur within the joints.  Enough damage to the cartilage can result in bone grinding on bone which can be painful and limit your motion.  

Systemic arthritis such as Rheumatoid arthritis is the result of autoimmunity.  It is a chronic inflammatory disorder wherein your immune system attacks your own body.  This condition can affect more than just the joints of the body including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels.  Systemic arthritis affects the lining of the joints, which causes a painful swelling that can erode the bone and cause joint deformity.  

Regardless of the type of arthritis that you may have, we can help. Our Team will evaluate your condition and determine the best plan of management.  Goals of treatment include reduction of pain, increasing your range of motion, and releasing tension in the associated muscles.

Services available for you to manage your Arthritis include:

• Acupuncture
• Registered Massage Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Chiropractic
• Osteopathy
• Naturopathic Medicine