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Arthritis is a very common condition that is characterised by the inflammation and pain in the joint. In the UK alone, more than 10 million people, regardless of their ages, suffer from some form of the condition.

Osteoarthritis, the most common arthritis type in Britain, affects over 8 million people. In most of the cases, the condition develops in those people who are 50 years and older. It can develop in people at a much younger age too mainly either due to a medicinal condition or an injury that is related to the joint. Arthritis often affects the cartilage that lines the joints. As result, the joints become stiff, which makes it a struggle for the person suffering from the condition to struggle to move about. Most of the time, there is pain involved too. In the case of osteoarthritis, the connective tissue between bones erodes over time, which causes the joints in the knees, spine, hands, and hips to rub together.

Rheumatoid arthritis is another condition that affects over 400,000 people. It is mostly known to develop in more senior individuals but women are three times more prone to it than men. This type of arthritis happens when the immune system in the body targets those affected joints, causing them to swell and to hurt. This can even lead to further swelling which might alter the shape of the joint altogether. It can also cause a breakdown of the bone and the cartilage.

The symptoms that one will likely suffer from would often depend on the type of arthritis that he has. This makes it all the more important for the patient to ensure that what he gets is nothing short of the most accurate diagnosis so the treatment extended to him will be appropriate. Seeking professional advice is also highly recommended for people that suffer from such symptoms as tenderness, stiffness, and pain in the joints. If there is inflammation around and in the joints, then the professional advice is needed. The same is true for those who are experiencing restricted movement in their joints, along with muscle deterioration, weakness, and having a red and warm skin over the joint that has been affected.

As of the moment, arthritis does not have any cure. However, there are a number of available treatments that can help alleviate its effects. Most clients undergo medical procedures to get rid of the problem such as osteotomy, arthrodesis, and arthroplasty. People that would prefer a less invasive one can also try out dry needle therapy, exercise and stretching, deep tissue massage, sports massage, as well as regular chiropractic care. Learn more about how chiropractic care can help you deal with arthritis by reading about Robert van Schalkwyk online here. You can also follow the Robert van Schalkwyk twitter page here and keep up to date with Robert van Schalkwyk news here.