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Arthritis can be divided into two broad categories -
Degenerative and Inflammatory.
Degenerative arthritis is often called wear and tear
or Osteoarthritis it is the commonest form and can
affect up to 60% of the population, it is usually due to
overuse or trauma and can have a genetic component. Its
main features are pain, stiffness and reduced mobility.
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Many people mistakenly assume that they have to learn
to live with these symptoms but osteopaths successfully
treat people who suffer with this every day, thus
reducing pain and increasing mobility
Inflammatory arthritis such as Rheumatoid Arthritis
is a systemic condition that affects the whole body
including the joints. Osteopathic treatment may be of
some help alongside medication in alleviating some of
the symptoms.
All our osteopaths are registered with
the General Osteopathic Council are members of the British Osteopathic
Association and the Sutherland Society (Cranial Osteopathy)
Copyright: Wellfield Osteopathic Clinic,
Cardiff. Updated January 2008
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