Presented by: Dr. Daniel Leonard

Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Gout JRA Psoriatic arthritis

Degenerative joint disease Affects 27 million Americans Occurs most often in the knees, hips,

and hands “Wear and Tear” Age is related to increased risk of OA

www.arthrtis.org

Cartilage is the firm, rubbery tissue that cushions your bones at the joints, and allows bones to glide over one another.

Cartilage can break down and wear away. As a result, the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.

Bony spurs or extra bone may form around the joint, and the ligaments and muscles around the hip become weaker and stiffer.

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Age• Wear and tear

Muscle weakness• If muscles surrounding joint are weak, increases

risk of stress Obesity (increased stress on joints)

• For every one pound of body weight gained, you add four pounds of pressure on your knees and hips

Injury or Overuse• Repetitive motion

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Pain and stiffness in the joints- worse with exercise or when placing weight or pressure on the joint

Rubbing, grating or crackling sound when you move the joint

Mourning stiffness Joint swelling Limited range of motion Tenderness

Exercise• Swimming, walking, and cycling• 30 minutes of exercise five times a week• Start slow and increase by no more then 10

percent each week

Maintain a healthy body weight• Reduces stress on joints• Exercise combined with a healthy diet

Chiropractic Care• Joint Manipulation

Increase range of motion Restore normal movement Relax muscles Improve joint coordination Reduce pain

• Rehabilitation Muscle strength/ endurance Joint stabilization

Nutritional supplements • Bromelain, 250 mg twice a day

Reduces inflammation and promotes tissue healing

• Omega-3 fatty acids Reduces joint inflammation

• Glucosamine/ Chondroitin 500-1,500mg/Day (Elations)

Reduces joint swelling and stiffness

NSAIDS- can cause decreased repair and rebuilding within the joint (www.alleghenyhealth.com)

Tylenol (Acetomenaphen)• FDA reports in 2009, number one leading cause

of acute liver failure (http://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/518380) NSAIDS- common side effects include

gastrointestinal ulceration and bleeding

• Kill 16,500 people each year from side effects(www.naturalnews.com)

Managing your osteoarthritis through the combination of exercise, diet, and manipulation is proven to be extremely effective

Thank you!! THE END

Farabaugh Chiropractic Office2879 East Dublin Granville Rd.

Columbus, Oh 43231(614)898-0787

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