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be applied to rheumatoid arthritis in that joints that are acutely inflamed should not be manipulated. Since RA does not typically affect the sacroiliac, lumbar, or thoracic spine, manipulation can be utilized if indicated, in a non acute stage. However the cervical spine is susceptible to the same inflammatory changes as those in the arms and legs hence the cervical spine will only be adjusted if inactive RA exists

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Arthritis is a fairly common ailment among the elderly. But more and more sufferers are seeking the source of the pain and a wish to understand why it happens. Specifically, Rheumatoid Arthritis can be exceptionally painful.

What Is It?

Rheumatoid arthritis or RA as its frequently called, involves inflammation in the lining of the joints and/or other internal organs such as heart, blood vessels, eyes, skin just to name a few. RA typically affects many different joints. It can be chronic, which means it lasts a long time, and can be a disease of flares (active) and remissions (little to no activity).

RA is a systemic disease that affects the entire body and is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It is characterized by the inflammation of the membrane lining the joint, which causes pain, stiffness, warmth, redness and swelling. The inflamed joint lining, the "synovium", can invade and damage bone and cartilage. Inflammatory cells release enzymes that may digest bone and cartilage. The involved joint can lose its shape and alignment, resulting in pain and loss of movement.

What Causes It?

The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not yet known. However, it is known that RA is an autoimmune disease whereby the body tissues are mistakenly attacked by its own immune system. The immune system is a complex organization of cells and antibodies designed normally to "seek and destroy" invaders of the body, particularly infections. Patients with these diseases have antibodies in their blood which target their own body tissues. Hence the body's natural immune system does not operate as it should, resulting in the immune system attacking healthy joint tissue and causing inflammation and subsequent joint damage. In a sense the body is attacking itself because the immune system is malfunctioning.

Can Chiropractors Help RA patients?

Yes, chiropractors can help by seeking to restore normal physiologic function (including immune system) and thereby help to improve the health of the individual. Currently there is no effective cure (medical or complementary) for those suffering with RA however treatment may help relieve symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.

The Chiropractic Approach

In relevance to a person suffering from rheumatoid arthritis; there is a close communication between the central nervous system and the immune system. Chiropractic seeks to optimize these interactions and traditionally have approached the spine and nervous system as key elements in maintaining overall health. Subluxations weaken your nervous system, stress the immune system, put the body in a weakened state and can set the stage for sicknesses and diseases of all kinds - rheumatoid arthritis included. Chiropractors attempt to remove these subluxations by way of an "adjustment". An adjustment means the specific manipulation of vertebrae which have abnormal movement patterns or fail to function normally.

As a general rule, manipulation is avoided in joints in acute inflammation. This rule can be applied to rheumatoid arthritis in that joints that are acutely inflamed should not be manipulated. Since RA does not typically affect the sacroiliac, lumbar, or thoracic spine, manipulation can be utilized if indicated, in a non acute stage. However the cervical spine is susceptible to the same inflammatory changes as those in the arms and legs hence the cervical spine will only be adjusted if inactive RA exists

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the membrane lining the joint, which causes pain, stiffness, warmth, redness and swelling. The inflamed joint lining, the "synovium", can invade and damage bone and cartilage. Inflammatory cells release enzymes that may digest bone and cartilage. The involved joint can lose its shape and alignment, resulting in pain and loss of movement.

What Causes It?

Can Chiropractors Help RA patients?

The Chiropractic Approach

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h target their own body tissues. Hence the body's natural immune system does not operate as it should, resulting in the immune system attacking healthy joint tissue and causing inflammation and subsequent joint damage. In a sense the body is attacking itself because the immune system is malfunctioning.

Can Chiropractors Help RA patients?

The Chiropractic Approach

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rheumatoid arthritis; there is a close communication between the central nervous system and the immune system. Chiropractic seeks to optimize these interactions and traditionally have approached the spine and nervous system as key elements in maintaining overall health. Subluxations weaken your nervous system, stress the immune system, put the body in a weakened state and can set the stage for sicknesses and diseases of all kinds - rheumatoid arthritis included. Chiropractors attempt to remove these subluxations by way of an "adjustment". An adjustment means the specific manipulation of vertebrae which have abnormal movement patterns or fail to function normally.

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If you have ever been seriously tardy in submitting payment for a bill you may have had to interact with collection agents. They can many times be a nuisance as they will mail many letters and make repeated calls to your home or place of employment. The best thing to do to avoid being visited by collection agents is to pay your bills on time. I know that's an oversimplification and stating the incredibly obvious, but it is the truth.There are rules and place that monitor the actions of collection agents. It is called the Collection Agents Act and it polices collection agencies. All businesses that use collection agents have to adhere to the guidelines of the Act. If that business fails to follow the rules that are laid out by the Collection Agents Act th

Acute Phase - During this phase acutely inflamed rheumatoid joints need to be protected from overstretching. Inflamed soft tissue structures such as joint capsules, ligaments and tendons are vulnerable to tearing. Hence the chiropractors aim would be to protect these structures by splinting the inflamed joints, which provides temporary local rest. Physical modalities such as heat and cold are also used to decrease pain and help restore function in joints. Exercises will also be prescribed to increase range of motion and strengthening of joints.

Subacute Phase - The chiropractor will suggest heat to be used prior to exercise to warm the joint and increase the extensibility of contracted soft tissues. The preferred timing for range of motion exercises is when stiffness has subsided later in the morning. The chiropractor will demonstrate various types of range of motion exercises and strengthening exercises relevant to the subacute phase. The strengthening exercises are important to restore and improve function or ability for the muscles to do work, not to build muscle size.

Chronic Phase (Inactive) - Range of motion and strengthening exercises prescribed by the chiropractor should be maintained. It is crucial that during the inactive phase that aerobic conditioning be maintained or improved. Home advice to utilize heat to warm the joints prior to exercise and ice can be used to control post exercise inflammation.

Guidance in Nutrition

Nutrition plays a vital role in the maintenance of a positive state of health and the prevention and treatment of disease. When a proper diet and nutrients are supplied to the tissues of the body, they exert powerful influences on body metabolism. Dietary prevention may be possible in some individuals who appear to suffer food intolerance (allergy). Corn and wheat for example were found to possibly cause symptoms in patients with RA. Dietary intervention as an adjunct to other management strategies may be useful in modifying the inflammatory response and to enhance the immune system. These include supplements such as vitamin C, copper and zinc. Hence nutritional intervention in the management of RA becomes increasingly important. A chiropractor has had considerable training in nutrition and can help RA patients avoid any toxic effects of adverse interaction of improper consumption of nutritional substances.

In severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis, surgery may be considered when the joints are severely damaged, deformed, and causing extreme pain. Surgery may include total joint replacement or other techniques to improve joint function.

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