National Arthritis Month With a Redondo Beach CA Chiropractor

May is National Arthritis Month. As the most common cause of disability and chronic pain in the United States, these diseases are of major concern to chiropractors in Redondo Beach CA. However, the large number of different types of arthritis makes it easy for people to get confused about them, which is why we at the Catalina Chiropractic Center wanted to provide this basic guide.

What is Arthritis in Redondo Beach CA?

The term arthritis is used to describe joint disease. Osteoarthritis is the result of the cartilage in bones wearing away over time and mostly occurs in older people, particularly those who have subjected their bodies to a lot of mechanical stress for a long time. Unlike other forms of arthritis, it is not particularly associated with inflammation. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, meaning the body mistakenly attacks its own tissues. This kind of arthritis is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental actors, as are other, less common varieties which can affect children and teenagers, as well as adults. Other kinds of arthritis may be caused by infections or metabolic conditions.

To protect themselves from arthritis, people should build up muscle, which will help to support their bones and joints. We also provide spinal adjustments to ensure that the cartilage in the spine’s facet joints is not being rubbed away and that the spinal cord and nerves branching off it are not being compressed by swelling.

The Catalina Chiropractic Center is located at 1919 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277. To schedule an appointment, visit our website or give us a call at (310) 378-7246.