Arthritis

Arthritis affects more than 54 million adults in the United States and 350 million worldwide, with an additional 300,000 U.S. babies and children reported to have the condition. A common, painful disease, there are more than 100 different types of arthritis that can wreak havoc on the joints, tissues that surround the joints, and connective tissue. In most cases, arthritis is characterized by the presence of severe inflammation in the joints, specifically in the hands, knees, hips, and spine. However, it can damage or impact any joint in the body. Because there are many different types of arthritis, it is imperative you discuss any symptoms with your doctor right away. The key to finding relief from arthritis is taking a proactive approach and working with the Crescent Pain Relief team to ensure you are doing everything possible to lessen your symptoms.

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis can show up as a dull, sharp, or burning pain or dullness in the joints. For the countless number of people who suffer from this disease, the pain is ongoing and irritating, to say the least. Those with chronic arthritis (lasting longer than three to six months) must work with an experienced team of doctors to find ways to manage it in order to live a fulfilled and pain-free life.

In other cases, arthritis may show up as “flares”, which happen a few times a year when the joints suddenly become inflamed and painful. Arthritis most frequently affects people over the age of 65 and it gets worse over time. Although women are more susceptible to developing arthritis than men, it does not discriminate and can affect people of all races and genders. While there is no cure for arthritis, there are a handful of treatments offered here at Crescent Pain that will ease your pain and make you more comfortable.

There are several different types of arthritis you should be aware of, including;

• Degenerative Arthritis

  This is the most common form of arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis. When the cartilage at the end of the bones wear away over time, degenerative arthritis may have set in. With this type of arthritis, the joints can lose strength and the pain can become chronic.

• Inflammatory Arthritis

  The two main types of inflammatory arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis. Inflammatory arthritis is caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factors that can result in autoimmunity. In order for people to find relief from RA, early diagnosis and aggressive treatment is key.

• Infectious Arthritis

  The least common of the three, infectious arthritis can be quite serious if left untreated. Caused by a bacteria, virus, or fungus that enters the joint and leads to inflammation, we treat infectious arthritis with antibiotics as soon as possible.

Treating Arthritis

The first step in treating arthritis of any kind is a proper diagnosis. This is why we encourage you to come into Crescent Pain Relief today. Again, there is no cure for arthritis, but we do offer a host of treatments that will lessen your symptoms and help you live a fuller life. Physical therapy, stem cell therapy, trigger point therapy, and other alternative modalities have proven to be quite effective in treating arthritis. To learn more, please contact Crescent Pain Relief today.