Rheumatism or arthritis characterized by joint pain and lack of mobility. There are different types of arthritis, but today we will talk about the two most common osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
The most common is called osteoarthritis, which affects nearly everyone sooner or later in life and almost everyone has more than 50 years had this in several ways. Sometimes no symptoms, but sometimes deadly.
Although osteoarthritis often comes with age, it is believed that the process can be caused or accelerated if there is an imbalance of the spine and body structure, causing more stress on the joints. Osteoarthritis can affect all joints in the body or only a few.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease that affects the entire body, although some joints may be affected more than others.
The goal of chiropractic is to align the spine and joints to restore balance and eliminate interference with the nervous system, which helps the body adapt to the symptoms of arthritis (inflammation, pain, etc..).
We must also assess what habit or routine in your life may cause the condition. Not that chiropractic cure arthritis, but it helps the body adapt to a better quality of life.
Many people with arthritis take several medications, which can cause digestive problems. With chiropractic could eventually reduce the dose or amount of the drug, causing less gastrointestinal problems.
Always consult your doctor or rheumatologist first.
Like all closed systems we joints (synovial joints) is interesting to note that when atmospheric pressure is low, such as when the storm comes, the pressure in our joints, and if there is arthritis cause inflammation may increase, thus more pain.
So there are people who always say that they know a storm is coming because it will increase the pain in joints affected by his arthritis.
It is important to note that moderate exercise can help the symptoms of this disease. Life settled very often aggravate symptoms.
In terms of nutrition that is recommended to avoid things that can increase inflammation in your body as a salt and refined sugar, caffeine, alcohol and processed foods (it is best to eat natural things only.)
The movement of this exercise helps reduce inflammation in joints. Many times, walking or swimming for 15-20 minutes a day is sufficient to reduce pain and improve mobility.
Among gentle chiropractic, exercise and good nutrition can often improve the quality of their lives.