Back Pain and Arthritis

Back Pain and Arthritis


Arthritis is a scary word to most people.

In my San Diego Chiropractic clinic, I see people each day who suffer from the effects of arthritis.  Besides the fact the in general arthritis slows you down and limits your physical abilities, it also causes pain.  Neck pain, back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain and even headaches (secondary to the neck pain) are common complaints from people with arthritis.

Most of the patients that we provide chiropractic treatment for are suffering from a type of arthritis know as osteoarthritis.  Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative joint disease, degenerative arthritis and wear & tear arthritis.  The term osteoarthritis does describe a type of arthritis that occurs because of a wearing down of the joint.
In some cases, osteoarthritis is the result of some injury to the joint that resulted in unnatural or awkward movements of that joint.  In the medical community we refer to these abnormal movements as “biomechanical abnormalities”  In many cases, a joint has to be exposed to biomechanical abnormalities for years before the joint becomes laden with arthritis. 

In my chiropractic office, we treat many patients for automobile accidents.  I always tell these patients that while I am not trying to minimize the pain that they are currently suffering from, the most important aspect of their entire treatment program is to help restore normal biomechanics of the spine.  This is because eliminating the pain associated with car accident injuries is important but the initial pain that comes with a car accident is only a fraction of the long-term discomfort that comes with biomechanical abnormalities. 

Of course I am referring to a process that involves whiplash of a joint leading to scar tissue formation causing abnormal biomechanics that results in arthritic joints.  
We do provide effective treatment for the PAIN of arthritis but there is no treatment that CURES it.

The bottom line is this:  If you have neck pain or back pain now, get treatment for it becomes an incurable disorder like arthritis.

Article Writers Bio


Dr. Steve Jones is a licensed Chiropractor in San Diego.  Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice.   Dr. Jones is accepting new patients and would be happy to consult with you regarding your chiropractic needs.  Click the following links to find out how we can help you start feeling better today! www.JonesPainRelief.com, www.ErgoNav.com