Arthritis & Injuries

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a broad term that refers to inflammation of the joints, causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. It encompasses over 100 different types, with osteoarthritis (caused by wear-and-tear) and rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune condition) being the most common. 

Arthritis can affect any joint in your body, leading to chronic discomfort and disability.

What Type of Injuries Can Occur with Arthritis?

Arthritis can lead to various joint-related injuries and complications, including:

• Joint erosion - occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones deteriorates, leading to bone-on-bone friction.
• Ligament & tendon damage - chronic inflammation can weaken your ligaments and tendons, increasing your risk of tears and strain.
• Joint deformity - severe cases can cause your joints to become misshapen and lose their normal alignment.
• Bone spurs - abnormal bone growths can develop in response to joint damage.
• Reduced mobility - persistent pain and stiffness can limit movement and function, affecting daily activities.

What Treatments are Offered for Arthritis and Injuries?

We offer many integrative treatments  for arthritis and injuries, including:

Regenerative Injections for Arthritis & Injuries:

• PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections - promote tissue repair and regeneration using healing factors derived from your own blood.
• A2M (Alpha-2-Macroglobulin) injections - greatly reduce inflammation and promote healing using a concentrate of plasma derived from your own blood.
• Prolozone injections - use ozone and oxygen to stimulate tissue regeneration and reduce inflammation.
• Umbilical Cord Extract Injections: heal damaged tissue and decrease inflammation.

Manual Therapy for Arthritis & Injuries:

• Shockwave therapy - utilizes deep sound waves to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and improve circulation.
• Combo therapy - combines ultrasound therapy and neuromuscular stimulation in one applicator to heal damaged tissue and reset nerve dysfunction.
• High-intensity laser therapy - delivers energy to damaged tissues to promote quicker healing.
• High-intensity electromagnetic technology (HIEMT) - activates muscles and builds strength, reducing joint wear and tear.
• ARP wave - applies bioelectric currents to reset nerve dysfunction and build strength.
• TECAR therapy - harnesses the power of deep electromagnetic energy to accelerate tissue healing by normalizing electrical charges within damaged cells.

Whole Body Therapies for Arthritis & Injuries:

• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy - uses medical-grade oxygen chambers to decrease inflammation, accelerate healing, and stimulate stem cell release.
• Red light therapy - uses a TheraLight 360+ bed to reduce inflammation, speed healing, and decrease pain.
• LymphaPress® lymphatic massage - provides pneumatic compression to promote lymphatic drainage, reduce inflammation, accelerate healing, reduce muscle tightness, and improve circulation.
• IV MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) - an anti-inflammatory and joint-supportive therapy.
• IV magnesium - alleviates muscle spasms, reduces inflammation, and supports joint health.
• CVAC therapy - Improve circulation, oxygenation, and decrease glycation end products in your joints.

Home Treatment for Arthritis & Injuries:

• Peptide therapy - decreases inflammation and accelerates healing.
• Innovative medications - such as LDN (low-dose naltrexone) promote endorphin production to naturally reduce pain.
• Nutraceutical supplements - such as professional-grade curcumin and collagen reduce inflammation and promote healing.
• Compounded topicals - for a strong transdermal anti-inflammatory option.
• Nutraceutical topicals - for professional-grade natural transdermals to lower inflammation.
• Pentosan - a plant-based injection that reduces inflammation and stimulates tissue healing.
• PEMF - uses Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy to improve circulation, stimulate cellular repair, and reduce pain.

What Testing Options are Offered for Arthritis & Injuries?

• Nutrients - testing nutrients such as vitamin D, B12, folate, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, and iodine are important to identify deficiencies that can impact healing and inflammation levels.
• Uric acid - high levels of uric acid increase the risk of arthritis and gout.
• Inflammation levels - chronic systemic inflammation impacts the body’s ability to respond to local treatments such as manual therapy and injections. We can discuss how to lower inflammation levels with options such as oral therapies, whole-body therapies, IV therapy, diet, and exercise.
• Hormone levels - suboptimal hormone levels including testosterone, DHEA, estrogen, and growth hormone can affect inflammation levels and healing time.
• Infection levels - chronic infections such as Lyme disease and gut dysbiosis can cause pain in the body including arthritis.
• Toxicity levels - high levels of toxins such as heavy metals, mycotoxins, and pesticides can increase inflammation and decrease healing.

Ready to find relief from your arthritis or injury?