Osteoarthritis in Fort Collins, CO

Understanding Treatment for Osteoarthritis

Signs and Conditions

Osteoarthritis speaks a language of its own, and it’s time to listen and understand its signals:

• Joint Stiffness
• Decreased Range of Motion
• Joint Swelling and Tenderness
• Bone Spurs
• Grinding Sensation
• Pain

From your fingers to your spine, osteoarthritis can choose any joint as its battleground. The most common victims? Your hands, knees, hips, and spine. Aging, joint misalignments, obesity, and repetitive trauma are just a few of the factors that can contribute to this condition, emphasizing the need for proactive and personalized care.

Causes of Osteoarthritis

Your story with osteoarthritis is unique, woven together by various factors:

• Misalignments of Joints: When your joints are out of alignment, osteoarthritis finds its way in.
• Decreased Mobility: A sedentary lifestyle can set the stage for osteoarthritis.
• Obesity: Every extra pound adds stress to your joints, escalating the wear and tear.
• Repetitive Trauma: Your joints have a memory, and repetitive trauma leaves a lasting impact.
• Excessive Joint Motion from an Injury: Past injuries can come back to haunt your joints.
• Low Vitamin D Levels: This vital nutrient plays a crucial role in joint health.

Common Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Osteoarthritis doesn’t play favorites, impacting various parts of your body:

• Knee Pain
• Neck Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Back Pain

Our Treatment Approach

At our Fort Collins integrated medical clinic, we see you. We understand that your journey with osteoarthritis is personal, and we are here to help. Our treatment plans are crafted just for you, embracing a holistic approach that includes:

• Chiropractic Care: Advanced techniques to restore motion, reduce pain, and halt further degeneration.
• Weight Loss Programs: Guiding you towards a healthier weight and a life with less joint stress.
• Hyaluronic Acid Injections: Bringing back the fluidity of movement and easing the pain.
• Shockwave Therapy: non-invasive medical treatment that employs acoustic waves to stimulate healing and reduce pain in musculoskeletal conditions.
• Physical Therapy: a healthcare discipline that utilizes exercises, stretches, and specialized techniques to improve and restore physical function, mobility, and quality of life, often following injury or illness.
• Regenerative Medicine Injections: involve the introduction of cellular or tissue-based materials to promote healing and repair in damaged or degenerated tissues.

Our dedicated team is at the forefront of non-surgical and non-pharmacological treatments, ensuring that you receive the best care possible, right here in Fort Collins.

Choosing us means choosing a team that is committed to your well-being. Our holistic approach addresses not just the symptoms, but the root causes of osteoarthritis, setting you on a path to long-term health and mobility.

Don’t let osteoarthritis define you. Take the first step towards reclaiming your life. Call us today at 970-286-7793 or and discover how we can help you live a life free from pain.

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