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ARTHRITIC PAIN
A
diagnosis
of
arthritis
is
the
first
step
toward
arthritis
treatment.
In
addition
to
arthritis
symptoms
and
a
doctor's
examination,
blood
tests
and
X-rays
are
commonly
used
to
confirm
rheumatoid
arthritis.
Most
people
with
rheumatoid
arthritis have antibodies called rheumatoid factors (RF) in their blood, although RF may also be present in other disorders.
X-rays
are
used
to
diagnose
osteoarthritis,
typically
revealing
a
loss
of
cartilage,
bony
spurs,
and
bone
rubbing
against
bone.
Sometimes
blood
tests
and
joint
aspiration
(using
a
needle
to
draw
a
small
sample
of
fluid
from
the
joint
for
testing)
are
used
to rule out other types of arthritis.
Treatment
of
arthritis
generally
includes
occupational
or
physical
therapy
-
osteopathy,
exercise,
drugs,
and
sometimes
surgery
to
correct
joint
damage.
Treatments
for
osteoarthritis
generally
can
help
relieve
pain
and
stiffness,
but
the
condition
may
continue
to
progress.
The
same
was
true
for
rheumatoid
arthritis
in
the
past.
But
newer
treatments
for
rheumatoid
arthritis have been able to slow or stop progression of arthritis damage.
The duration and intensity of pain and discomfort depend on the type of arthritis you have and the degree of severity.
Learning
to
protect
your
joints
is
an
important
part
of
arthritis
treatment.
You
can
learn
easier
ways
to
do
your
normal
activities,
such
as
avoiding
positions
that
strain
your
joints;
using
your
strongest
joints
and
muscles
while
sparing
weaker
ones;
wearing
braces
or
supports
for
certain
joints;
using
grab
bars
in
the
bath;
using
modified
doorknobs,
canes,
or
walkers;
and using devices to help you with tasks such as opening jars or pulling up socks and zippers.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Below you can find PDF documentation outlining different areas of Osteopathy and how we can help you:
ASK A QUESTION
GET DIRECTIONS
ARTHRITIC PAIN
A
diagnosis
of
arthritis
is
the
first
step
toward
arthritis
treatment.
In
addition
to
arthritis
symptoms
and
a
doctor's
examination,
blood
tests
and
X-rays
are
commonly
used
to
confirm
rheumatoid
arthritis.
Most
people
with
rheumatoid
arthritis
have
antibodies
called
rheumatoid
factors
(RF)
in
their
blood,
although
RF
may
also
be
present
in
other
disorders.
X-rays
are
used
to
diagnose
osteoarthritis,
typically
revealing
a
loss
of
cartilage,
bony
spurs,
and
bone
rubbing
against
bone.
Sometimes
blood
tests
and
joint
aspiration
(using
a
needle
to
draw
a
small
sample
of
fluid
from
the
joint
for
testing) are used to rule out other types of arthritis.
Treatment
of
arthritis
generally
includes
occupational
or
physical
therapy
-
osteopathy,
exercise,
drugs,
and
sometimes
surgery
to
correct
joint
damage.
Treatments
for
osteoarthritis
generally
can
help
relieve
pain
and
stiffness,
but
the
condition
may
continue
to
progress.
The
same
was
true
for
rheumatoid
arthritis
in
the
past.
But
newer
treatments
for
rheumatoid
arthritis
have
been
able
to
slow
or
stop progression of arthritis damage.
The
duration
and
intensity
of
pain
and
discomfort
depend
on
the type of arthritis you have and the degree of severity.
Learning
to
protect
your
joints
is
an
important
part
of
arthritis
treatment.
You
can
learn
easier
ways
to
do
your
normal
activities,
such
as
avoiding
positions
that
strain
your
joints;
using
your
strongest
joints
and
muscles
while
sparing
weaker
ones;
wearing
braces
or
supports
for
certain
joints;
using
grab
bars
in
the
bath;
using
modified
doorknobs,
canes,
or
walkers;
and
using
devices
to
help
you
with
tasks
such
as
opening jars or pulling up socks and zippers.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Below
you
can
find
PDF
documentation
outlining
different areas of Osteopathy and how we can help you:
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