1May occur alongside the pain
- Redness of the joint
- Swelling of the joint
- Joint tenderness
- Warmth of the joint
- Restricted movement in the joint
- Weakness
2What is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is the thinning of the cartilage in the joints and a gradual restriction of movement. Pain, stiffness and difficulty moving can make daily life harder.
Osteopathy uses gentle manual techniques to increase joint mobility, relax the surrounding muscles and improve blood circulation. Rehabilitation, in turn, preserves movement through strength, flexibility and balance exercises.
Osteopathy + rehabilitation together relieve pain, reduce the load on the joint, make daily movement easier and slow the progression of the disease.
We look not at where the pain is, but at where it comes from.
— Dr. Elfana Suleymanova, Center Director · Internist and osteopathic physician