Noticing Problems with your Joints?
We Are Here To HelpJust like tooth decay, degeneration of your joints begins without you knowing. Like the hard skin on an often-rubbed toe, it happens –slowly – to all of us. The general wear and tear of a lifetime results in joints laying down extra areas of bone in an attempt to support the damaged area. Generally, our bodies compensate for this, and we feel little or no pain – even if the wear and tear is quite advanced. However, slight loss of proper movement in a worn joint may cause nerve irritation and inflammation, which could lead to pain.
What Causes Joint Wear and Tear?
Joint wear and tear is something many people experience as they get older, often described as arthritis, osteoarthritis, or spondylitis. It’s the result of years of movement, pressure, and sometimes poor mechanics in the way the joints work together.
In some cases, it’s not just the affected joint that’s the problem—it’s the fact that surrounding joints and muscles aren’t sharing the load properly. This imbalance can lead to faster degeneration and ongoing discomfort.
At our clinic, we see joint issues affecting all areas of the body, from the spine and shoulders to hips, knees and ankles. In many cases, chiropractic care can help improve how those joints are functioning and ease the pressure that’s building up.
Supporting Degenerated Joints
Once wear and tear has set in, the damage itself can’t be reversed—but that doesn’t mean you just have to live with it. Chiropractic treatment is designed to improve joint mechanics, relieve pain, and help your body move more naturally again.
By restoring proper movement to the surrounding joints and tissues, we can often take the pressure off the areas that have already started to wear down. This might involve:
- Gentle joint adjustments or mobilisation
- Hands-on techniques to reduce tension and stiffness
- Advice on tailored exercises to support the joints
- Postural recommendations that take daily habits into account
We also take the time to explain what's going on with your joints and how to manage it long term. Unlike painkillers, which may only mask the discomfort, our approach looks at how your body is functioning as a whole.
Considerations for Complex Conditions
Some patients come to us with more complex joint-related conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoporosis. While these conditions require careful management—often involving input from your GP or specialist—chiropractic may still be part of your support plan.
For those with osteoporosis, we modify our techniques to ensure treatment is safe and effective, focusing on gentle movements and rehabilitation exercises that can improve balance, strength, and coordination—key factors in preventing falls.
If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, we won’t treat during active inflammation, but once things have settled, we may help improve mobility in the surrounding joints and muscles, supporting day-to-day movement and quality of life.
