Arthritis is added to nearly everyone's vocabulary at some point in life and is a large part of our daily routine at Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka. Degeneration of cartilage in the knees and spine affects many Sitka-residents eventually, but there is hope. Chiropractic care and nutrition may well be your winning combination to low back pain and arthritis pain relief.
In Sitka, chiropractic non-surgical spinal manipulation with Cox Technic Flexion Distraction at Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka addresses the mechanical irritation of arthritis gently and safely. Distraction is even documented to reverse disc degeneration! (1) Furthermore, Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka understands the nutritional aspect of arthritis. Arthritis is an inflammatory change or traumatic change to a joint which reduces joint space and fluid loss. Pain results as spinal openings narrow, making the spinal nerves vulnerable to irritation. Reducing inflammation and rehydrating disc cartilage can definitely help.
The spine's cartilage discs act like shock absorbers between the vertebral bones in the spinal column. Akin to the cartilage found in your knees, they require the proper nutrients to stay healthy. Chondroitin sulfate is good food for the disc. Long-term use of chondroitin sulfate prevents progression of osteoarthritis especially in knee arthritis. (2)
Disc nutrition is well-researched. A well-documented source for chondroitin sulfate is
perna canaliculus -"the single most effective preparation ever encountered for the treatment of osteo and rheumatoid arthritis." (3) A green-lipped mussel grown off the coast of New Zealand- persons with shellfish allergies need to be aware - perna canaliculus is a highly regarded source of chondroitin sulfate which has "
genuine anti-inflammatory effects." (3) Perna canaliculus...
- Reduces inflammation by 77% vs 42% with NSAIDs.
- Repairs degraded bone.
- Increases absorption and replacement of calcium.
- Rebuilds damaged bone, cartilage, tendon, ligament, and disc.
Contact Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka creates a treatment plan just for you, combining chiropractic spinal manipulation with nutritional recommendations for the relief and control of arthritis pain. You don't have to live with pain. Contact Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka today as your first step to managing your arthritis.
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