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Arthritis

Arthritis Management That Helps You Get Back to the Things That Matter

Arthritis can impact how you move, work, and participate in daily activities. If left unaddressed, stiffness, swelling, and joint discomfort can begin to limit your day-to-day activities. At Mt. Lehman Physiotherapy Clinic, we offer comprehensive arthritis pain relief in Abbortsford, BC that begins with an assessment of how arthritis affects movement and joint function, allowing us to manage your symptoms at their root, rather than merely masking them. This approach supports care that helps people stay active and manage symptoms with confidence.

A Closer Look at Arthritis

Arthritis refers to conditions that affect the joints and surrounding tissue. It can involve inflammation, joint changes, and reduced mobility.

Arthritis affects everyone differently, and symptoms can vary depending on the specific joints involved and the type of arthritis present. You may experience:

  • Joint stiffness, especially after rest
  • Swelling or tenderness around the joint
  • Reduced range of motion
  • Pain during movement or weight bearing
  • Weakness around the affected joint
  • Difficulty with daily activities

Common Types of Arthritis We Treat at Mt. Lehman Physiotherapy Clinic

There are several types of arthritis, each with different causes and contributing factors. Osteoarthritis is the most common and develops when joint surfaces experience gradual wear and reduced shock absorption. This process can lead to stiffness, discomfort, and reduced movement over time.

Rheumatoid arthritis is another common type of arthritis. It’s an autoimmune condition that causes the body’s immune system to mistakenly target joint tissue, leading to ongoing inflammation, swelling, and stiffness. 

Other types of arthritis include inflammatory arthritis, which involves increased joint irritation that can affect multiple joints, and post-traumatic arthritis, which can develop after a joint injury.

Why Long-Term Management of Arthritis Matters

Arthritis is often a chronic and progressive condition, which means that ongoing management plays a crucial role in helping you maintain your quality of life. Without proper movement and strength support, joints can become stiffer and surrounding muscles can weaken, which can increase stress on the joint and limit function. 

Physiotherapy care at Mt. Lehman Physiotherapy Clinic focuses on helping joints move well and supporting the muscles that protect them. This approach helps people stay active, maintain independence, and manage symptoms more effectively over time.

Effective Arthritis Relief at Mt. Lehman Physiotherapy Clinic

Physiotherapy focuses on improving joint movement, strength, and control. At Mt. Lehman Physiotherapy Clinic, therapists develop individualized plans that take into account joint health, daily demands, and activity goals. Your plan might include:

  • Manual therapy to improve joint mobility 
  • Massage therapy to reduce pain and muscle stiffness
  • Targeted mobility exercises to maintain joint range
  • Strengthening exercises to support joints and surrounding muscles
  • Neuromuscular retraining to improve movement control
  • Balance and coordination training for joint stability
  • Education on joint protection and activity pacing
  • Progressive loading to help joints adapt safely to movement
  • Acupuncture/ Dry Needling to control pain and promote healing.
  • Kineso-taping
  • Electro-modalities including laser

Frequently Asked Questions

Start Working to Improve Joint Health 

Arthritis does not have to stop you from staying active. The team at Mt. Lehman Physiotherapy Clinic provides arthritis relief through physiotherapy that supports movement, strength, and long-term joint health. Book an initial evaluation today to begin care that helps you move with greater comfort and confidence.

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