Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis
Do you have stiff and painful joints? Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of joint pain and stiffness. Shirley Physiotherapy can help you by giving effective advice and treatments to help manage this painful condition.
What is osteoarthritis? This is a degenerative joint disease, that occurs slowly over time, and breaks down the tissues of the joint and affects the surrounding soft tissues.
How can I manage Osteoarthritis? The main treatment for the symptoms of osteoarthritis is maintaining and health weight, strengthening the muscles. Acupuncture and manual therapy can help relieve the symptoms of Osteoarthritis. Joint injections such as Hyaluronic Acid can help to relieve joint pain caused by Osteoarthritis.
Questions asked by our patients
What if I need to cancel an appointment?
I ask if you need to change or cancel your appointment that you give 24hrs notice. If you cannot let me know of any changes before then, you will be charged for the appointment in full.
Will I need more than 1 session?
This will depend on your specific circumstances and treatment plan. Sometimes only the initial assessment and treatment with self-management strategies is all that is required, other times such as with acupuncture or massage a course of treatment is needed.