Yes! Chiropractic care using gentle manipulations along with home exercises can help relieve osteoarthritis pain and may even have a protective effect against bone degeneration. That means that with treatment at Hood View Chiropractic in Gresham Oregon, we can help relieve some of the pain you’ve been living with. In fact, some studies show that chiropractic manipulative therapy may slow the progression of osteoarthritis and even improve the condition of cartilage and synovial tissue, which are normally affected as the joint degenerates.
Manual adjustments and joint mobilization have been shown to reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis and, in some cases, have been found to be more effective in the first year of treatment than glucocorticoid injections (steroid injections into the affected joint). So before trying new medication for your pain, it may benefit you to start with chiropractic care.
Chiropractic care is about more than just gentle manipulation; it also involves a deep understanding of the body and the use of targeted therapy techniques. With our expertise in rehabilitation exercises we can help strengthen the muscles and tissues around the joint. We can also utilize home exercises such as neurodynamic mobilization which has been shown to reduce osteoarthritis pain, improve function, and even lower reliance on medication. Best of all, these exercises can be taught here in the office and taken with you, giving you tools to manage flare-ups and stay in control of your symptoms.
And there’s more good news: Class IV laser therapy has also been shown to be effective for osteoarthritis. Stronger than a cold laser (Class III), Class IV laser penetrates deeply into tissue to stimulate cellular energy, reduce inflammation, and support tissue repair. Many patients notice less pain, better movement, and even a reduced need for medication.
Osteoarthritis doesn’t have to mean living in constant discomfort. With the right combination of gentle hands-on care, targeted exercises, and supportive therapies like Class IV laser, relief is possible—and it can help you get back to the activities you enjoy.
If you enjoy reading this, come see for yourself how The Hood View Chiropractic Team can help manage your pain.
Call and make an appointment at (503) 669-1966
Located at 1550 NW Eastman Parkway, Suite 265, Gresham, OR 97030
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