Osteoarthritis is the degeneration of the cartilage and bones of joints caused by “wear and tear” processes. Often it is associated with degenerative changes in the disc and results in friction between adjacent vertebrae. The friction causes a strain as well as a loss of motion in the gliding joints (“facet joints”) of the spine. If these joints are exposed to continued trauma such as strenuous exercise weakened muscles, and the inevitable factors of ageing the result can be severe low back pain and or leg pain.

Chiropractic care may help to slow the process of osteoarthritis and may improve the quality of life while living with the disease. Ongoing chiropractic adjustments can be helpful in slowing down the progression of the degeneration. If you are suffering from osteoarthritis, your spine is usually less flexible, you feel morning pains and you are more vulnerable to injury.

Our doctors of chiropractic will be able to relieve your pain with an individual treatment programme, specifically designed for you.