Osteopathic Treatment for arthritis pain in rainham and maidstone

Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint, resulting in joint pain and dysfunction. However, what you may not know, is that it’s not one singular disease. In fact, there are hundreds of types of arthritis, with the most common types being:

1. Osteoarthritis (OA) – often resulting in joint pain through the hands, spine, knees and hips; osteoarthritis is the most common variety experienced throughout the U.K. Known as the ‘wear and tear’ arthritis, you can be predisposed to it if you have a family history of OA. However, family history of OA is not necessary in order to encounter it during your lifetime. 
2. Rheumatoid arthritis – although less common than osteoarthritis, this variation still affects a large portion of the population. It is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, where the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells by mistake. Therefore resulting in joint damage, which can lead to inflammation, pain and deformity.
3. Gout – another autoimmune disease, gout occurs as a result of too much uric acid in the body. This can cause several symptoms such as joint pain, redness and for some people – extreme swelling for instance.
4. Spondyloarthritis – this is a form that affects the spine, and sometimes the arms and legs. It presents as lower back pain for many patients, but symptoms can differ between cases.
5. Fibromyalgia – A widespread pain that affects the whole body. This form of arthritis can cause stiffness, pain, fatigue, depression, headaches, sleeping problems and more. 

Want to learn more? Click here to head to the NHS website to learn more about the types of arthritis and how they differ from one another.