Spectrum Therapy Consultants

1. Arthritis Has getting in and out of your favorite chair become one of your least favorite activities? Do your joints feel decades older than the rest of you? Do you wish you could enjoy all your favorite activities without paying the price in pain and stiffness? If so, you’re probably one of the millions of Americans struggling with arthritis. The Cleveland Clinic states that as many as 1 in 5 people in the U.S. experience some form of this joint disorder. Drugs may promise temporary pain relief, but their risks and side effects can outweigh the limited benefits they provide for your aching joints. But there’s a way to obtain a healthier, more effective form of relief — by contacting Spectrum Therapy Consultants today and scheduling a course of physical therapy. What Is Arthritis? Arthritis is a more complicated challenge than many people realize, if only because the term really just describes any condition that causes chronic joint pain and inflammation. Over 100 different disorders fall into this broad category, including: ● Osteoarthritis – A degenerative joint condition and the most common form of arthritis ● Rheumatoid arthritis – the second-most common form of arthritis, in which auto-immune reactions target (in in some cases, disfigure) the joints ● Psoriatic arthritis – another form triggered by the immune system and is seen in individuals who also have psoriasis.

2. ● Gout – A painful form of arthritis that likes to attack the joints of the toes. How Does Physical Therapy Treat Arthritis? Standard medical recommendations for arthritis include drugs and, in the most extreme cases, surgery. Most of the medications available for arthritis can do nothing more than ease pain and swelling for a few hours — with no meaningful aid to joint health and flexibility. At the other end of the scale, invasive surgery to fuse arthritic joints creates its own set of painful issues while permanently robbing you of joint motion. Physical therapy can help you achieve more pain-free flexibility and mobility, on a lasting basis, without any of the downsides of these other treatments. Our physical therapist will get to know your symptoms in as much detail as possible before recommending a physical therapy program. Once we understand the underlying cause of your arthritis, and exactly how it is affecting your quality of life How Can I Schedule A Physical Therapy Appointment? Put yourself on the natural, healthy path to pain relief. contact Spectrum Therapy Consultants at El Paso, Texas today to schedule an initial appointment!