Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
RA is a painful and disabling condition, which causes considerable loss of function and mobility. The disease produces inflammation in the lining of the joint (synovitis), and often leads to the destruction of cartilage and deformity in the joints. Although the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, an auto-immune explanation has the most credibility. A genetic component may also exist.
Rheumatoid arthritis pain always shows signs of inflammation, with the affected joints being swollen, warm, painful and stiff, particularly on awakening or following inactivity. With time, RA almost always causes pain in the small joints of the hands, foot pain, back pain and neck pain, and pain in larger joints like the hip and knee can also occur. If you've tried medications and therapy but continue to have pain, call us.
Rheumatoid arthritis relief
Rheumatoid arthritis relief at the Feldenkrais Center in Encinitas, CA views restoring the normal functioning of the joints as key, and takes into consideration:
- Joints are a complicated system of relationships between bones.
- Joint pain only improves when the inflammation inside the joint is reduced.
- Faulty relationships of the entire painful area is a common finding chronic pain.
- Altered relations create excessive strain in the joints and soft tissues of the area, with inflammation and pain being only one common result.
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment relief is the result of improving key relationships within the entire body, especially optimizing the function of the spine, pelvis, hands and feet. You will receive therapy and Feldenkrais exercises that involve the whole body, the goals being to relieve pain and prevent your joints from becoming more inflamed. At the Feldenkrais Center, our approach to treating your rheumatoid arthritis pain allows a faster and more complete recovery than traditional treatments. Many patients report substantial relief in less than a month.
