Arthritis sufferers include men and women, children and adults. Approximately 350 million people worldwide have arthritis. Nearly 40 million persons in the United States are affected by arthritis, including over a quarter million children. More than 21 million Americans have osteoarthritis. What is Arthritis Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, but the two most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The symptoms usually develop over time, but they may also appear suddenly. Here are the most common symptoms of arthritis. What Are The Symptoms of Arthritis Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling are the most common symptoms of arthritis. Your range of motion may also decrease, and you may experience redness of the skin around the joint. Many people with arthritis notice their symptoms are worse in the morning. In rare cases, you may feel tired or experience a loss of appetite due to the inflammation to immune system’s activity causes. Arthritis can also cause anemia, meaning your red blood cell count decreases. What Causes Arthritis Cartilage is a firm but flexible connective tissue in your joints. It protects the joints by absorbing the pressure and shock created when you move and put stress on them. A reduction in the normal amount of this cartilage tissue cause some forms of arthritis. Sometimes, an infection or injury to the joints can exacerbate the natural breakdown of cartilage tissue. If you have a family history of disease, then developing OA is likely. RA is considered an autoimmune disorder. It occurs when your body’s immune system attacks the tissues of the body. It is a disease that can invade and destroy a joint. Unfortunately, in these cases, the exact cause of the immunes system’s attacks is unknown. If you are suffering from arthritis, come to LA Health Solutions today. We have experiencing helping those in pain from arthritis to get back to living a normal pain-free life.

Scoliosis is a neuromuscular condition influenced by other factors, although it appears to be a bone condition. The three-dimensional change in the spine’s alignment, or the curve, is only a mere symptom of the condition. Scoliosis has challenged health care for a long time because of its’ effect on the body. Pain is the major problem associated with scoliosis, but there could be worse effects. The curvature could cause stress to occur on spinal discs, nerves, muscles, or ligaments and can lead to back pain and sciatic pain. Scoliosis affects 2-3 percent of the population or an estimated six to nine million people in the United States. Scoliosis can develop in infancy or early childhood. The primary age that Scoliosis is diagnosed is 10-15 years old. It is very important that curves be monitored for change by periodic examination and standing x-rays as needed. Many patients with scoliosis have struggled with a lifetime of discomfort, physically and emotionally. Most people with scoliosis have had to wear bulky, uncomfortable and visible braces during these formative years. Patients carry these discomforts and insecurities with them into adulthood and try out many different treatments. While there is no cure for Scoliosis, Chiropractic care can help with pain management drastically. Chiropractic care can thwart further degradation and increase your quality of life. These adjustments and therapies help to improve form (therefore, improving function), and induce mobility into the joints. These improvements can decrease pain, increase comfort and improve posture. Here at LA Health Solutions, our local chiropractors will treat your spine, back, and neck to provide you with the immediate relief that you desire. If you suffer from any form of back pain, LA Health Solutions will help each of our patients on an individual level for your specific pain or injury.

It’s time to make your resolutions and hope that you can stick to them once again. Many times, we make resolutions and leave them behind for a few months into the new year only to fall into the same traps. Most people make resolutions to become healthier and happier versions of themselves. Unfortunately, we all have a terrible of habit of setting unrealistic goals for ourselves and crashing when it is too difficult. Here are some resolutions to achieve the health and happiness that you seek without caving in. Eat More For those of us watching our weight, this sounds scary. It’s all about what types of food that you are eating instead of the amount. Fitting in more probiotic foods such as miso, apple cider vinegar and yogurt improves your moods and cuts cravings. If you do not want to cut out your guilty pleasures, don’t try eliminating them. For example, if you love steak try having it once a month rather than once a week. Enjoying your cravings once in a while will make staying on track easier. Go to Sleep Earlier Getting 8 hours of sleep sounds easy, but most people only get about 5-6 hours a night in. Telling yourself to go to bed 15 minutes earlier than your usual bedtime and making it earlier and earlier will get your body into the routine of gaining more sleep. Starting out with the 15-minute rule will gradually increase to 2 hours earlier over time. Clean your Mind Daily Instead of telling yourself that you will be more organized this year, try organizing your mind first. People that are stressed, hurried, anxious, or depressed very rarely have a clean environment. Mindfulness will help center you. Researchers found 30 minutes of meditation every day improved symptoms of depression and anxiety in participants after eight weeks. Walk More Instead of worrying about working out during the week, accumulate more steps in your daily life. This can start with baby steps like parking further away from your destination on purpose to walk for a longer distance or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. 500 steps for five days will lead to significant changes. Try scheduling breaks throughout the day to stroll a block or two, and this will help you focus on your overall wellness. Also, try thinking about achieving wellness rather than losing weight. Define Every Day Pick a new word to live by each month like “friendly” or “charming” and apply it to your daily actions. If your word is friends, introduce yourself to a new neighbor or try to be open with a complete stranger. It’s easy to move through the motions of life and forget the purpose of our lives. Take actions daily that are aligned with your health and happiness. Setting a word for your month will help you achieve this goal easily. Quit Smoking and Drink Less Smoking and drinking increase your risk for diseases such as heart disease or cancer. For extra motivation, pick a splurge item once a month that you can only spend with the money that you usually would spend on cigarettes or alcohol. Tape a photo of your goal item where you can see it often for more motivation. Keep a Journal Instead of writing down “be happier” as your resolution, write down what you are thankful for every morning. No matter how challenging life is, there is something that you have every day to be thankful for. Research has shown that those who regularly journal sleep better, work out more, and visit the doctor less. If keeping up with a journal is too hard for you, try the many apps that are available for documentation purposes. Here at LA Health Solutions, we want everyone to live the happiest and healthiest life they can. We hope that everyone has a Happy and Healthy New Year and follow through with their resolutions. Happy New Year from all of us at LA Health Solutions.

Leanne Archer | LA Health Solutions

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