Am I too old or arthritic for osteopathy
This is a common question we get asked in clinic. A lot of our patients tend to also think they are too old or arthritic for treatment or that they simply have to put up with their pain. This is often not the case.
Arthritis pains and osteopathy
The pain you experience often arises from the surrounding tissues and not from the joint itself.
As we age, the joints tend to become a little stiffer, the muscles a little weaker and less bulky and we generally feel a little slower. Recovery from injury takes longer and physical strains that we have put our bodies through over the years begin to catch up with us. All of these can lead to increased wear and tear.
The spine, knees and hips, as our main load-bearers, tend to be more susceptible to degeneration, pain and stiffness. Movements of the affected joint becomes stiffer, especially when the joint is loaded, for example when walking, if hip or knee, or leaning backwards or standing still for long periods, if spinal. As the movement becomes more limited, the muscles around the joint waste as they are not being used as much and this then exacerbates the problem further.
Arthritis treatment Worthing
At Broadwater Osteopathic Practice our osteopaths work to relieve the strain on the joint, get it working better and build up the strength in the muscles around the joint. We may also look at ways in which working on the rest of the body, correcting posture, lessening weight, increasing exercise and improving diet may also assist you to a more pain free life. Have a read here about our treatments for arthritic joints.
You need not put up with pain just because you are getting older and many of our retired clients have been able to resume an active lifestyle following treatment. It is our passion at BOP to not only get you back on track and enjoying your life, but to keep you there too. Maintenance treatment is often the best way to achieve these lasting effects and keep you in tip top condition.
