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May is National Arthritis Awareness Month

In recognition of May as National  Arthritis Awareness Month, we at Park Physical Therapy would like to invite all members of our Long Island community to book an appointment at our facility. The number of Americans living with some form of arthritis pain on a daily basis currently sits at just above 54 million, with that number expected to rise to upwards of 78 million by the year 2040. So, don’t wait another day before visiting us for arthritis therapy near Massapequa.

Causes and symptoms

Before we are able to provide you with the best arthritis therapy near Massapequa, we must first acquire a firm understanding of the type of arthritis you are suffering from. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). OA is also sometimes referred to as “wear and tear arthritis” because it is defined by the gradual breakdown of the cartilage found where your bones meet to form joints, which is why it is most prevalent in patients over sixty years of age. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include:

    • Chronic joint pain and stiffness
    • Decreased range of motion
  • Consistent swelling and inflammation

Unlike OA, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, meaning that it is your body’s own immune system that is doing the damage. As a result, RA is typically more widespread throughout the body with a wider variety of symptoms, and even affects the same joint on both sides of the body at the same time. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include:

    • Periods of joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation (flares) that can last for as little as a few weeks or as long as a few years
    • Fatigue
    • Dry eyes and mouth
    • Loss of appetite
    • Mild fever
    • Shortness of breath
  • Anemia

How Physical Therapy Can Help

Our goal in providing arthritis therapy near Massapequa has always been to help you manage your pain with as little dependence on potentially addictive medications as possible. We will work with you to design a treatment plan that will likely include a combination of manual therapy and therapeutic exercises. Exercises that have been shown to be effective in managing arthritis pain include:

    • Leg lifts
    • Finger-to-thumb touches
    • Weight training
  • Running

How To Find Us

There is no better time than National Arthritis Awareness Month to start receiving the best arthritis therapy near Massapequa at Park Physical Therapy. Whether you are a previously diagnosed arthritis patient or are at risk of developing it, click here to contact us and start getting the help you need today.   

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