Managing Osteoarthritis Symptoms with Chiropractic Adjustments in Georgetown ON

Joint pain doesn't have to control your life—millions manage osteoarthritis symptoms daily through conservative care. As a leading option in Georgetown ON, chiropractic adjustments at Thomas Back and Body offer natural relief by improving mobility and reducing discomfort without relying solely on medications. This approach empowers patients to stay active while addressing the root mechanical issues of osteoarthritis.

What Is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting over 32 million adults, where joint cartilage gradually breaks down, causing bones to rub together. Primary causes include age-related wear (most common after 50), genetics, obesity, joint injuries, and repetitive stress from occupations or sports. In Georgetown's active community, previous sports injuries or manual labor often accelerate progression.​

Symptoms typically involve joint stiffness (worse in mornings), aching pain that improves with gentle movement, swelling, crepitus (grinding sounds), and reduced range of motion. Managing osteoarthritis symptoms becomes essential when pain begins to limit daily tasks like walking or climbing stairs. Early intervention helps mitigate the long term risks of osteoarthritis, specifically in the knee and hip joints.

Normal joint vs. joint with Osteoarthritis

How Chiropractic Adjustments Help Manage Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Chiropractic adjustments use precise, high-velocity thrusts to restore joint mobility by separating the synovial surfaces, decreasing fixation, and enhancing sensory feedback to the brain. This decreases protective muscle guarding around OA joints, easing tension and pain signals. For osteoarthritis, adjustments decompress facets, enhance synovial fluid circulation (nourishing cartilage), and correct misalignments that contribute to uneven joint loading.​

A randomized trial showed chiropractic management improved hip OA pain and function via the WOMAC index, outperforming sham treatments (de Luca et al., 2011). Patients experience less stiffness and better movement, as adjustments modulate inflammation via neurogenic pathways. Unlike drugs, this helps to improve biomechanics without side effects.​

Complementary Treatments at Thomas Back and Body

Beyond adjustments, Dr. Thomas offers integrated care for comprehensive OA management:

• Soft Tissue Therapy: Active release techniques target myofascial restrictions around joints, reducing pain and improving flexibility.

• Cupping Therapy: Creates negative pressure to boost circulation, decrease inflammation, and releases tension (ideal for knee/hip swelling)

• Custom Exercise Rehabilitation Programs:

  • Strengthen stabilizing muscles, like the quadriceps, which are important for knee osteoarthritis (OA).

  • Enhance proprioception, the body's ability to sense its position and movement.

  • Promote weight-bearing positions that can support joint health.

Evidence confirms exercise plus manual therapy yields superior pain relief (Goertz et al., 2018).​

At Thomas Back and Body, we treat the whole patient. Through comprehensive assessments, customized care plans, and regular check-ins, Dr. Thomas helps patients take control of their lives. Book your initial assessment at Thomas Back and Body today, and experience how expert chiropractic care can help manage osteoarthritis symptoms.

References

de Luca, K., et al. (2011). A randomized controlled trial of chiropractic management for hip osteoarthritis. Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 55(4), 252-263. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3110413/

Goertz, C., et al. (2018). Effect of usual medical care plus chiropractic care vs usual medical care alone on pain and disability among US service members with low back pain. JAMA Network Open, 1(1), e180105. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2680417​

Arthritis Foundation. (2021). Chiropractic care for arthritis. https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/complementary-therapies/physical-therapies/chiropractic-care-for-arthritis