Often, when we think of arthritis, we would think of it as an “old people disease” that causes swelling and tenderness in the hands and joints. However, arthritis can affect people of all ages and other parts of the body, such as the spine.

Spinal arthritis is the inflammation of the joints in the spine. The neck and the back incur the most damage. Some people refer to it as osteoarthritis, degenerative disc or joint disease, or subluxation degeneration. 

The spine can start to wear down because of infection, aging, or certain conditions. However, an often overlooked underlying cause of spinal arthritis is a misaligned bone in the upper cervical spine, specifically the C1 or C2 vertebrae. 

In children and teens, spinal arthritis may display as mild pain in the back or neck. Because of this, many choose to dismiss it as mere pain. Unfortunately, if left ignored, it can bring about a big problem over time. 

As the body starts to identify a joint issue, its way of managing it is by stabilizing the joint. Calcium is tossed into the region where the problem exists, resulting in the abnormal growth of the bones and arthritis. 

How to Slow Down the Progression of Arthritis

Here at Advanced Spinal Care in Redwood City, California, we recognize the value of maintaining the proper alignment of the spine at an early age to avoid age-related health problems, such as arthritis, down the road. 

If the upper cervical spine keeps its health, you can slow down the joints’ degeneration and prevent spinal arthritis. It’s never too late to visit a Redwood City upper cervical chiropractor and enjoy the benefits of upper cervical chiropractic care. 

We use a safe and very gentle technique that encourages the bones to move back in its proper alignment. This will allow the body to heal itself and repair the body’s once damaged muscles and tissues. Many patients share getting relief and improving their overall quality of life after visiting us.Consult with our reliable chiropractor today.

To schedule a complimentary consultation call our Redwood City office at 650-595-0500 You can also click the button below.

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if you are outside of the local area you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.

Perhaps the best care option for degenerative disc disease is NUCCA chiropractic in Redwood City. Degenerative disc disease is also called arthritis of the spine. It often develops due to an injury or accident. This condition typically affects the muscles, discs, and joints that keep the spine in place. It causes the eventual breakdown of the spine itself. As soon as the decline reaches a critical level, the spine locks in place and causes amplified stress to the discs, joints, and muscles.

Furthermore, as more time passes without care, the worse the degeneration becomes. Thus, it’s hard to  identify the exact timeframe when the impairment occurred. However, there are ways to estimate through examination of the amount of damage to the spine. It is a convenient time to introduce upper cervical chiropractic care, particularly NUCCA chiropractic in Redwood City.

Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care Protects the Spine

It is a specific branch of chiropractic care. Upper cervical chiropractors help patients who recently discovered they have degenerative disc disease. Sometimes the patient can remember the start of their problems with a very recent car accident or even an injury that they got 15 years ago. The most critical information patients want is whether their condition is treatable through natural means. 

How NUCCA chiropractic in Redwood City Can Help

Our goal is to reverse the injury and damage associated with degenerative disc disease experienced by our patients at Advanced Spinal Care. We focus on finding the root cause of your health problems.

Frequently, the underlying problem originates from the uppermost bones in your upper cervical spine. If the C1 and C2 vertebrae shift out of alignment, they will cause the rest of the body to overcompensate. Realigning the bones to their proper positions would allow the rest of the body to correct itself naturally. 

Our NUCCA chiropractic in Redwood City uses only a gentle and precise correction to the misalignment. Therefore, patients will experience natural healing and finally put the overstressed tendons, muscles, and discs entirely at ease and functioning normally again. The health issues related to degenerative disc disease will be addressed effectively. Numerous patients experience whole-body benefits concerning health and well-being after receiving our precise and low-force upper cervical spine adjustments.Call our office at (650) 595-0500 or send us a message to begin upper cervical chiropractic care with us.

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When asked about arthritis, most people would label it as a joint problem affecting the knees, hands, or hips. However, arthritis can involve the spine too. Also called spondylosis, it is marked by degeneration or breaking down of the discs between the vertebrae in the spine.

Little do people know, arthritis is an effort by the body to steady an unstable joint. It does so by consuming calcium to make up for the instability, combining the bones of the joint. Therefore, if any part of the body gets injured and becomes unstable, arthritis settles in to attempt to fix this problem. This results in swelling and irregular bone development. Injuries due to a car accident or similar trauma often initiate degeneration or weakening of the spine. It can take years before it causes substantial pain.

Can Arthritis of the Spine Be Prevented?

It is important to note that arthritis is a degenerative disorder, meaning it takes many years to progress to the point that the person suffering feels pain. For example, a person who fell out of bed at age 20, may only start to experience arthritis at age 40 or later.

To avoid arthritis of the spine, it is crucial to keep the joints active and healthy so that they do not merge. This can be done by regularly visiting an upper cervical chiropractor. Upper cervical chiropractors are well trained to look for irregularities in your spine. A misalignment in either the C1 or C2 vertebra can cause instability of the spine and the potential for arthritis.

At Advanced Spinal Care, we use a gentle technique to realign the spinal bones of our patients. We do not perform forceful popping or twisting. Upper cervical chiropractic care enables the body’s natural healing powers to repair any damage done by a spinal misalignment once the misalignment is corrected. Schedule an appointment with us to ensure a healthy spine and prevent arthritis from developing.

To schedule a complimentary consultation call our Redwood City office at 650-595-0500 You can also click the button below.

Request a free consultation

 

if you are outside of the local area you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.

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The first few things that come to mind when thinking about arthritis are often issues with the knees, hips, or hands. Arthritis can affect the spine as well, a condition that is called spondylosis. This happens when there is degeneration of the discs between the vertebrae (degenerative disc disease). This is a pretty common problem for people, making it valuable to know how it develops as well as ways to prevent it.

Something many people may not know is that arthritis is actually the body’s attempt to stabilize an unstable joint. This is accomplished by using calcium to support the instability, causing a fusing of the bones of the joint together. This why the areas of the body that have been traumatized and have become unstable are where the arthritis progresses in an attempt to correct the problem. As a result, inflammation and abnormal bone growth occur. Arthritis can happen to anyone who has any kind of injury caused by a car accident (whiplash) or a similar trauma. This is how degeneration or breaking down of the spine originates, starting first with an injury that produces an imbalance. In many cases the issue can take 20 or more years to develop to the degree that it causes significant pain.

What Can Be Done to Avoid Arthritis to the Spine?

It is important to keep in consideration that arthritis is a degenerative disorder and that it takes many years to progress to the point that the person is suffering from pain. For example, an injury that was sustained as early as age 2 from a fall, but doesn’t result in pain until 40 years later, shows how long it can take for the condition to take hold.

In order to keep arthritis from taking hold, it is necessary to keep the joints moving and healthy to prevent them from fusing. An easy way to do this is by visiting an upper cervical chiropractor periodically or more regularly as needed. Upper cervical chiropractors are specifically trained to identify misalignments in the upper neck. This area of the spine is vital for all-around body function because a misalignment in either the C1 or C2 vertebra can lead to compensations all the way down the spine. This causes instability and the potential for arthritis.

At Advanced Spinal Care, we apply a method that is gentle and effective at realigning the bones of the neck. There is no need to pop or twist because we choose not to force the bones into place but instead allow them to naturally return to their proper position. This not only produces a longer-lasting correction, but it also gives the body more time to engage its natural healing abilities to repair any damage done by a misalignment. Through taking consistent steps like this to keep your spine healthy, arthritis is far less likely to be able to take hold.

To schedule a complimentary consultation call our Redwood City office at 650-595-0500. You can also click the button below.

Request a free consultation

if you are outside of the local area you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.


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