Osteoarthritis: Degenerative Joint Disease

Osteoarthritis is the name of one of the hundreds of forms of arthritis. Arthritis affects over 50 million people in the U.S. . Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that is defined by the loss cartilage in the joints. It is one of the most common forms of arthritis and cannot be cured. Cartilage serves as a type of cushion in joints, it keeps bones from rubbing against each other. As the cartilage degenerates the cushioning is lost and bones will rub together during movement. This cause pain, swelling and stiffness and over time, joint strength is lost and pain can become chronic. Although, osteoarthritis can’t be cured there are some changes you can make to your lifestyle and daily routine that can help manage the pain caused by osteoarthritis and possibly slow the degeneration process. Excess weight and overuse tends …show more content…
Their main goal is to treat their patients like they were family. They want to help their patients manage their osteoarthritis with safe and effective treatments while avoiding surgery, if possible. They use the latest FDA approved, state of the art technology to aid in treating osteoarthritis. This cutting edge technology gives them the ability to accurately diagnose and develop a treatment plan to fit every patient's unique needs. Some doctors rush through appointments, never bothering to make sure you understand the jumble of medical terminology that was thrown your way. The physicians at the Osteo Relief Institute believe that understanding is key to healing and take the time to make sure their patients understand the treatment process and answer any questions they may have. If you are suffering from osteoarthritis or chronic joint pain the Osteo Relief Institute wants to help you find relief. They offer a free information packet that you can request on their website. Contact them today to get the pain relief you