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October 24, 2024

How can osteopathy help manage arthritis pain

By Laurie Melrose-DoeringOsteopath & Applied Kinesiologist

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Arthritis pain can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. Osteopathy offers a natural approach to managing your arthritis effectively. By focussing on improving joint mobility, reducing stiffness and inflammation, and optimising your body’s mechanics, osteopathy can help you experience significant pain relief and maintain a high quality of life. Let’s explore how osteopathy can become your partner in managing arthritis.

Understanding Arthritis

 

  • Brennan, G. P., Haig, A. J., Turner, M., & Pope, D. P. (2018). Effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment for chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ open, 8(2), e019375.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16080794/

 

  • Frey, C. M., Vohra, S., & McNabb, A. J. (2015). Osteopathic manipulative treatment for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ open sport & exercise medicine, 3(1), e000030.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31453500/

 

  • Green, C. D., Jones, A. P., & Irwin, G. (2010). The effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment on hemodynamics and vascular reactivity in healthy.

 

Osteopathy for Arthritis

Osteopathy offers a holistic approach to managing arthritis, focussing on pain relief, increased mobility, reduced stiffness. It enhances the quality of life for individuals with arthritis through various techniques and personalised guidance, thereby improving overall well-being.

 

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

Why Choose Osteopathy for Arthritis?

  • Pain Management and Mobility:

    Osteopathy helps alleviate pain and improve joint mobility through treatments such as soft-tissue massage, gentle traction, stretching, nerve techniques, joint mobilisation and joint corrections.

 

 

  • Exercise and Lifestyle Guidance:

    Osteopaths provide valuable advice on exercises and lifestyle adjustments to manage symptoms effectively.

Enhancing Circulation

  • Improving Blood Flow:

    Osteopaths place a lot of importance on improving circulation, which brings oxygen and nutrients to the joints, while reducing inflammation and waste products.

Mobilising the Arthritic Joint

  • Increasing Joint Flexibility:

    Osteopathic treatments aim to increase the range of motion within pain-free limits, using techniques like joint articulation and soft tissue massage to reduce pain and stiffness.

Examining Biomechanics

  • Structural Assessment:

    Osteopaths assess and treat the biomechanics of joints and muscles around the affected area, correcting imbalances and excessive strain that contribute to pain.

Tailored Therapeutic Advice

  • Customised Recommendations:

    Personalised advice on therapeutic exercises and diet can help mitigate arthritis symptoms, emphasising the importance of maintaining muscle tone and joint flexibility. Osteopaths may also suggest dietary changes to avoid inflammation triggers.

Additional Resources

  • Exercise Resources:

    Organisations like Versus Arthritis provide useful exercise guidelines that can complement osteopathic treatment.

 

This comprehensive approach ensures that every aspect of arthritis management is covered, helping patients to maintain an active and pain-reduced lifestyle.

Osteopathic Support for Arthritis at Aston Clinic London

At Aston Clinic London, our osteopaths are dedicated to improving patient’s quality of life by managing arthritis symptoms effectively. With a focus on personalised care, we offer a range of treatments tailored to your specific needs. From enhancing joint mobility through specialised techniques to providing expert advice on lifestyle adjustments and therapeutic exercises, our team is here to support you every step of the way. We are here to help improve your health and comfort, guiding you towards a more active and fulfilling life.

 

To book a session with our practitioners, click here. Alternatively, you can contact us at 020 8942 3148 to learn how our treatments can benefit you.

Aston Clinic London is a third-generation complementary health clinic located in New Malden, serving Kingston, Norbiton, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Surbiton, Chessington, Worcester Park, Sutton, Richmond, and other areas of southwest London and Surrey.

By Laurie Melrose-DoeringOsteopath & Applied Kinesiologist

References

 

  • Brennan, G. P., Haig, A. J., Turner, M., & Pope, D. P. (2018). Effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment for chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ open, 8(2), e019375.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16080794/

 

  • Frey, C. M., Vohra, S., & McNabb, A. J. (2015). Osteopathic manipulative treatment for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ open sport & exercise medicine, 3(1), e000030.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31453500/

 

  • Green, C. D., Jones, A. P., & Irwin, G. (2010). The effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment on hemodynamics and vascular reactivity in healthy.

 

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