Arthitis

I am a chiropractor in downtown Seattle and I work with patients that have many different forms of arthritis and joint conditions everyday. This article will mainly focus on arthritis and its different forms (I will focus on 2 of the most common which are Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis). I will also discuss preventative measures as well as treatment options ( natural ) for existing arthritis conditions. More info at: www.Burickwellness.com

Most people think of Rheumatoid when they hear "Arthitis." There are many other forms, but I will expand on this one. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is considered an "autoimmune disease" where the immune system in the body attacks itself and causes damage, inflammation, swelling, and often disfigurement. It is unknown what is the actual cause for this disease and response. RA can occur at any age and is more prevalent in women. Symptoms that occur with it include fatigue, loss of appetite, low fever, weakness, swollen glands. These are symptoms that occur in many diseases. Later in the development "morning stiffness" starts happening and it last for about an hour and starts lasting longer, then warmth and tenderness may start occurring and the joints can become stiff again with little use as quickly as an hour. The joint pain is felt on both sides of the body and usually felt in the fingers( but not fingertips), and can be felt in the wrists, elbows, hips, knees, ankles, toes, neck, jaw but are most commonly felt in the wrist, hands, knees, ankles and feet.