Joint inflammation has many faces, and the right approach starts with understanding what is going on. Below you will read what joint inflammation is, which foods can contribute to it and how chiropractic care can bring relief. Read our pages on arthritis and osteoarthritis too.

What is joint inflammation?

Inflammation is a normal reaction of the body and is part of its defences. With an injury, the inflammation that follows actually helps with recovery. Sometimes, however, an existing inflammation keeps itself going and more inflammation arises than is needed for healing.

Arthritis is the most common form of joint inflammation; almost everyone knows someone with this complaint. The two main forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis refers to wear of the joints through injury, heavy load or ageing. Rheumatoid arthritis arises when the immune system does not work properly and so causes joint inflammation.

Foods that cause joint inflammation

Some foods trigger joint inflammation in many people. If you suffer from this, it can be wise to leave out or limit certain products. Well-known culprits are refined sugars, trans fats, refined flour, flavour enhancers, gluten and alcohol. In practice, an adjusted diet can help reduce inflammation.

Chiropractic care for inflammation

The chiropractors at Chiropractie Rivierenland regularly carry out targeted joint adjustments to ease inflammation and address the cause of the joint pain. Because every situation is different, we tailor the treatment to the person for the best result. Treatments with ultrasound or ice can also be part of the plan.

Reducing the load on your joints by strengthening the surrounding muscles helps as well. Forms of exercise such as yoga, tai chi or pilates strengthen and lengthen the muscles at the same time. That way the affected joints get rest and the pain and swelling from overload decrease. If the symptoms persist, visit your chiropractor, so we can assess your situation and draw up a suitable treatment plan.

Do you have questions? Our team is ready for you. Feel free to get in touch.

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