Arthritis
Arthritis is not a reason to stop moving. Correctly loaded joints hurt less than protected ones, and the research on this is not ambiguous.
Also called:Osteoarthritis, Degenerative joint disease, Joint wear and tear
What it feels like
- Stiffness that is worst first thing in the morning
- Aching that builds through the day
- Joints that grind or feel rough
- Difficulty with stairs, kneeling or gripping
The word on an X-ray report is not a sentence. Plenty of people have arthritic changes on imaging and no pain at all.
How we treat it
Manual Therapy
Skilled hands-on treatment of joints and soft tissue to restore movement and reduce pain, delivered by a licensed physical therapist rather than a machine.
Therapeutic Exercise
A progressive, individually prescribed exercise programme that rebuilds strength, mobility and control so improvements hold after discharge.
Joint Mobilization
Graded, controlled movement applied directly to a restricted joint to restore its normal glide and reduce the pain that comes with guarding.
Physical Therapy
A full evaluation, a diagnosis you can understand, and a treatment plan built for your body and your goals rather than a generic protocol.
Laser Therapy
Low-level laser applied to painful or slow-healing tissue to reduce inflammation and support recovery, with no heat and no recovery time.