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Crush Arthritis Pain with These Essential Chiropractic Treatments

Arthritis pain can be a constant struggle, making everyday activities feel like a challenge. At Peak Chiropractic, we understand the impact arthritis can have on your life and are here to offer effective, non-invasive treatments to help you manage and reduce your pain. Discover how our specialized chiropractic care can bring you relief and enhance your overall well-being.

Dr. Kyara Finney
Dr. Kyara Finney
July 16, 2024
Chiropractor performing a spinal adjustment on a patient to relieve arthritis pain and improve spine alignment.

Understanding Arthritis:

Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation and pain in the joints, affecting millions of people worldwide. It can lead to stiffness, swelling, and decreased range of motion, making it difficult to perform simple tasks. While there are different types of arthritis, the most common forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

  • Osteoarthritis: This is the most common form of arthritis, often referred to as "wear and tear" arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears down over time, leading to pain, swelling, and restricted movement.
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis: This is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body's tissues, particularly the lining of the joints. It causes painful swelling, and over time, it can result in joint deformity and bone erosion.

How Chiropractic Care Helps:

Chiropractic care focuses on the alignment of the spine and joints, which can significantly impact your overall health and well-being. For arthritis sufferers, chiropractic treatments offer a natural, drug-free approach to managing pain and improving joint function. Here are some essential chiropractic treatments that can help alleviate arthritis pain:

1. Spinal Adjustments:

Spinal adjustments help restore proper alignment to the spine, reducing pressure on the nervous system and promoting better communication between the brain and body. This can lead to decreased inflammation and pain in the joints affected by arthritis.

  • Benefits of Spinal Adjustments: By ensuring that the spine is properly aligned, spinal adjustments can help reduce nerve irritation, improve joint mobility, and enhance overall physical function. This is particularly beneficial for arthritis patients, as misalignments in the spine can exacerbate joint pain and discomfort.

2. Joint Mobilization:

Joint mobilization techniques involve gentle movements of the affected joints to improve their range of motion and reduce stiffness. This treatment helps increase flexibility and decrease pain, allowing you to move more comfortably.

  • Types of Joint Mobilization: Chiropractors may use various techniques, such as manual joint mobilization, where they apply controlled movements to the joints, or instrument-assisted mobilization, which uses specialized tools to achieve the same effect.

3. Soft Tissue Therapy:

Soft tissue therapy targets the muscles, ligaments, and tendons surrounding the joints. By releasing tension and reducing inflammation in these soft tissues, chiropractic care can help alleviate pain and improve joint function.

  • Methods of Soft Tissue Therapy: Techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and deep tissue massage can help reduce muscle tightness and improve blood flow to the affected areas, enhancing healing and reducing pain.

4. Exercise and Rehabilitation:

Chiropractors often recommend specific exercises and stretches tailored to your condition. These exercises strengthen the muscles around the joints, providing better support and reducing the risk of further injury.

  • Personalized Exercise Plans: At Peak Chiropractic, we develop customized exercise plans that are designed to improve joint function, enhance flexibility, and build strength. Regular exercise is crucial for managing arthritis symptoms and preventing further joint damage.

5. Lifestyle and Nutritional Advice:

Managing arthritis pain goes beyond in-office treatments. Chiropractors can provide valuable advice on lifestyle changes and nutrition that can help reduce inflammation and improve your overall health. Maintaining a healthy weight, eating an anti-inflammatory diet, and staying active are all important aspects of managing arthritis.

  • Nutritional Guidance: Incorporating anti-inflammatory foods such as leafy greens, fatty fish, nuts, and seeds into your diet can help reduce inflammation and ease arthritis symptoms. Avoiding processed foods, sugars, and trans fats is also beneficial.
  • Lifestyle Modifications: Simple changes, such as using ergonomic furniture, practicing good posture, and taking regular breaks to move around, can significantly reduce arthritis pain and improve your quality of life.

Chiropractor applying soft tissue therapy to a patient's shoulder to release muscle tension and alleviate arthritis discomfort.

Additional Chiropractic Techniques for Arthritis Relief:

1. Ultrasound Therapy:

Ultrasound therapy uses sound waves to generate deep heat within the tissues. This can help reduce pain, improve circulation, and promote healing in the affected joints.

  • How It Works: The ultrasound device is moved over the skin above the painful joint, sending sound waves deep into the tissue. This deep heating can help to increase blood flow, reduce muscle spasms, and accelerate the healing process.

2. Cold Laser Therapy:

Cold laser therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy, uses light to penetrate the tissues and reduce inflammation. It’s a non-invasive treatment that can provide relief for arthritis pain.

  • Benefits of Cold Laser Therapy: This treatment helps reduce pain and inflammation, promote tissue repair, and stimulate cell growth, providing a non-invasive option for managing arthritis symptoms.

3. Electrical Stimulation:

Electrical stimulation involves the use of electrical currents to stimulate the nerves and muscles, helping to reduce pain and improve joint function.

  • Types of Electrical Stimulation: Techniques such as Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Interferential Current (IFC) therapy can be used to provide pain relief and enhance muscle strength and flexibility.

Patient Testimonials:

"After years of dealing with arthritis pain, I finally found relief at Peak Chiropractic. Dr. Finney's adjustments, combined with the recommended exercises, have significantly reduced my pain and improved my mobility." - Jane D.

"I was skeptical about chiropractic care at first, but it has made a huge difference in my arthritis symptoms. The personalized treatment plan has helped me manage my pain without relying on medications." - Mark R.

Chiropractor gently mobilizing a patient's knee joint to reduce stiffness and improve range of motion in arthritis treatment.

Why Choose Peak Chiropractic for Arthritis Care:

At Peak Chiropractic, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive care tailored to your specific needs. Our experienced chiropractors, Dr. Jonathan Finney and Dr. Kyara Finney, are committed to helping you achieve optimal health and well-being through natural, effective treatments.

  • Experienced Team: With years of experience and specialized training, our chiropractors are equipped to handle even the most complex arthritis cases.
  • Personalized Care: We believe in a holistic approach to health, providing personalized treatment plans that address the root cause of your symptoms, not just the symptoms themselves.
  • Comprehensive Services: From spinal adjustments and joint mobilization to nutritional advice and lifestyle modifications, we offer a wide range of services to help you manage arthritis pain and improve your quality of life.
Book Your Appointment Today:

Don’t let arthritis pain control your life. Contact Peak Chiropractic in Boise, ID, today to schedule your consultation and start your journey toward pain-free living. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.

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May 17, 2024
I have had more energy, less pain in all areas of my body, and I've been sleeping like a baby.
I truly don't know where to begin. I had never heard of upper cervical chiropractic care prior to meeting Dr. John and Dr. Kyara. However, I had been going to a chiropractor every two weeks for the last 18 years for "pain management". Over time, my body started to expect an adjustment right at that two week mark and the pain in my back, neck, and jaw became unbearable, even a few days before my regularly scheduled adjustment. I have always trusted chiropractic care, but one twisted neck adjustment left me with a long lasting clicking in my neck and the consistency of my symptoms left me feeling defeated, especially when the vertigo kicked in. I had no energy to get through even the slightest daily activities and I became frustrated at the thought of how much time and money I have spent to only receive such temporary relief. When I walked into Peak chiropractic, I was warmly welcomed by both doctors and was given a tour of the facility, where Dr. John showed me all of the technological recourses they would use to access my spine. The doctors took the time to educate me on EVERYTHING I was to expect in my healing journey and what to do to allow my body to hold the adjustments and heal itself. To my surprise, upper cervical care doesn't involve the twisting and cracking that causes more symptoms than what I came in with. In fact, I could expect to pain free in just a few short weeks (what a relief)! How is that possible you might ask? Trust me, I didn't believe it either. I was told that the misalignment in the top two bones of my spine were likely the cause of all the symptoms I had been experiencing since I was a kid. We immediately got to work and after only one adjustment, I felt like my body was able hold its adjustment longer than it has ever before. Mind you, I am still going through my program with Peak Chiropractic, but after this last adjustment, that consistent clicking in my neck that has never been absent before, left for the very first time. Even after these very few weeks, I have had more energy, less pain in all areas of my body, and I've been sleeping like a baby. I just wanted to scream it from the rooftops! For the first time in 18 years, I am feeling hopeful. I wish everyone knew about upper cervical care, so if you are someone who experiences similar symptoms, please go see Dr. John and Dr. Kyara. I promise your life is going to change. Mine definitely has!
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Seth N.

Eagle, ID

Jul 1, 2024
I will never go anywhere else
I highly recommend this chiropractor. I was hesitant to see a chiropractor because I had broken my back when I was younger and hate adjustments. That being said, I will never go anywhere else. I trust and feel comfortable here. The entire environment is comfortable and every person I talked to here was so personable and nice. Like I said, I highly recommend going here!
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Johnny S.

Boise, ID

Jun 16, 2024
With a 3D imaging machine you visually can seen how out of align you are and then a plan of action to get you back to alignment
After dealing with migraines my whole life, then panic attacks and most recently vertigo, which is the absolute worst experience to go through. I was determined to find help and that is where I found Peak Chiropractic with Dr. John and Dr. Kyara. They are warm, welcoming and above all experts in the field of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care. They walk you through the process step by step and with a 3D imaging machine you visually can seen how out of align you are and then a plan of action to get you back to alignment. The adjustments are gentle and precise. No cracking or extreme movement of the head, which I can't handle. The last time I saw a chiropractor the extreme movement of my head led me to vomit in the bathroom right after the appointment. Not the case at Peak Chiropractic! I am on a treatment plan that started in February and will go until July and that gives my neck time to adjust and heal and then hopefully maintenance after. I can't tell you how happy I am to finally feel better, sleep better. I don't have the wave of dizziness that I was having on the daily. I also suffer from panic attacks driving and that in itself is debilitating. Even though I came to Peak for migraine and vertigo issues, I had no idea how much it would help me in gaining back my confidence to drive. I no longer get in my car with the feeling of dread and panic. That in itself is life changing!! So thankful and grateful for the care I am receiving and the healing and recovery process. I highly recommend you take the time to get the help you need if suffering from migraines, vertigo or panic attacks. No reason to be miserable when you can get the help you need and through Amazing people like Dr. John and Dr. Kyara!
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Judy G.

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