Chiropractic Care for Arthritis in Valley Stream, NY
Arthritis can make joints in the neck, back, hips, knees, hands and feet stiff and painful, and it can make everyday activities harder to enjoy. At Valley Stream Chiropractic in Valley Stream, NY, we help patients with arthritis stay active and more comfortable with gentle chiropractic care and related therapies.
Common Signs of Arthritis
- Joint stiffness, especially in the morning or after sitting
- Aching or pain during or after activity
- Reduced range of motion
- Swelling or tenderness around a joint
- A grinding or clicking feeling when the joint moves
Seek prompt medical attention if a joint suddenly becomes hot, red and very swollen, especially with a fever.
How We Can Help
Arthritis affects everyone differently, so we first look at which joints are involved and how they move. Care may include gentle chiropractic adjustments or Arthrostim adjustments, which offer an alternative to manual adjusting when it is preferred. Cold laser therapy, ultrasound and massage therapy may help ease pain and stiffness, and stretching and strengthening exercises help support your joints.
Nutrition and Lifestyle
What you eat and how you move every day can affect how your joints feel. Our chiropractor can offer lifestyle and nutritional advice, including diet choices that help reduce inflammation and tips for staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Schedule an Appointment
If arthritis is making it harder to do the things you enjoy, call Valley Stream Chiropractic today at (516) 791-6421 to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor.
How It Can Help
Gentle care
Care is adjusted to your joints, and the Arthrostim offers a gentle alternative to manual adjusting when it is preferred.
Ease stiffness
Cold laser therapy, ultrasound and massage can help ease joint pain and stiffness.
Stay active
Stretching, strengthening and nutrition advice can help you keep moving and support your overall health.
Why Staying Active Matters With Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of joint pain, especially as we get older. It can affect the neck, lower back, hips, knees, hands and feet. Many people notice stiffness in the morning or after sitting for a while, aching after activity, and joints that feel less flexible than they used to. Because movement can be uncomfortable, it is natural to start doing less. Over time, though, less movement can lead to weaker muscles and stiffer joints, which may make the pain feel worse.
There are different types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is related to wear and tear, while inflammatory types such as rheumatoid arthritis are managed with your medical doctor. Chiropractic care is not a replacement for that medical care, but it may help some people stay active and more comfortable. Seek prompt medical attention if a joint suddenly becomes hot, red and very swollen, especially with a fever, or if joint pain follows a fall and you cannot use the limb. These signs may point to a problem that needs different treatment.
What to Expect From Arthritis Care
Your chiropractor will ask which joints bother you, when the pain and stiffness are worst and what activities you want to get back to. Let your chiropractor know about any diagnosis you already have, your medications and conditions such as osteoporosis. The exam checks how your joints move, your strength and your posture. Imaging or records from your medical doctor may be reviewed to help guide safe care, and the plan is shaped around your joints and your comfort.
Depending on your exam, care may include gentle chiropractic adjustments or Arthrostim adjustments, which offer a lower-force alternative to manual adjusting. Cold laser therapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation and massage therapy may help ease pain and stiffness. Stretching and strengthening exercises help support the joints, and our chiropractor can provide nutrition and lifestyle advice, including diet choices that help reduce inflammation. Arthritis is often a long-term condition, so the focus is on staying active and comfortable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is arthritis?
Arthritis is a term for conditions that cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. The most common type, osteoarthritis, is related to wear and tear of the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones.
Can a chiropractor help with arthritis?
Chiropractic care may help some people with arthritis move more comfortably. Care may include gentle adjustments, Arthrostim adjustments, cold laser therapy, ultrasound, massage, and stretching and strengthening exercises.
Does diet matter for arthritis?
A balanced diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods and maintaining a healthy weight can support your joints. Our chiropractor can provide nutrition advice as part of your care.
Is chiropractic care safe if I have arthritis?
Care is adjusted to your joints and overall health. Gentle techniques and instrument adjusting with the Arthrostim are options when manual adjusting is not preferred. Tell your chiropractor about any diagnosis, medications or conditions such as osteoporosis so care can be planned safely.
Should I exercise if my joints hurt?
Gentle, regular movement often helps joints feel less stiff and keeps the surrounding muscles strong. The right type and amount depends on your joints and fitness, and your chiropractor can suggest stretches and exercises that fit you.
Terms You May Hear
- Osteoarthritis
- The most common type of arthritis, related to wear and tear of the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones.
- Cartilage
- Smooth, firm tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint and helps them glide over each other.
- Inflammation
- The body’s response to injury or irritation, which can cause pain, warmth and swelling in a joint.
Related Services
Arthrostim
The Arthrostim is a chiropractic adjusting instrument that offers patients an alternative to manual adjusting when it is preferred for clinical reasons.
Learn MoreDietary Strategies for Inflammation Reduction
Our chiropractor at Valley Stream Chiropractic can provide nutrition advice for a healthier lifestyle, including diet choices that help reduce inflammation.
Learn MoreStretching & Strengthening Exercises
Gentle stretching of the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles, along with gentle exercise, assists the recovery process.
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