Can Physiotherapy treat osteoarthritis? - Try Regenerative Treatment for permanent relief!

 Imagine if you are unable to move your joints due to severe pain or restricted range of motion. You may opt for painkillers, R.I.C.E. formula, and physical therapy to get relief from the nagging pain. But how long are you going to experience these symptoms? Physicians might recommend that surgery might be the last resort. It is not so! You can opt for natural Regenerative treatment that can permanently heal your osteoarthritic pain.

Let us first understand what osteoarthritis is and the impact of physiotherapy in treating osteoarthritis to reveal the significance of regenerative osteoarthritis treatment.

What is osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a joint disorder involving the degradation of joints, articular cartilage, and subchondral bone that occurs due to mechanical stress on the area. Osteoarthritis is a commonly reported problem amongst people of all age groups nowadays. According to the research studies, 90% of the population will be having osteoarthritic changes in their weight-bearing joints by the time they reach 40. 

The most common symptoms in osteoarthritis patients are pain, tenderness, restricted range of motion, and stiffness of the joints.

Physiotherapy for osteoarthritis

Your physician may first conduct a series of examinations, including X- Rays to determine the extent and location of the damage. Based on the examination, he may design a suitable treatment plan. The treatment procedure under physiotherapy may involve the following:

Massage: It can help to soothe pain and relieving stress in and around the joint. Massage reduces tension in sore muscles and improves the blood supply to the worn-out tissues. Also, massage helps reduce anxiety and makes the patient feel light. It works by reducing the body's production of the stress hormone cortisol and at the same time stimulates the production of serotonin, which acts as a stress buster.

Stretching Exercises: These exercises permit a full range of motion without much strength and movement. Stretching helps joints lubricate themselves and helps heal any damage. There are various stretching exercises listed below:

• Leg swings: This involves holding onto the edge of the wall and gently swing your leg out to the side, alternating sides.

• Leg extensions: In this exercise, extend your leg gently backward by alternating legs.

• Knee rocks: This exercise involves bending down on one knee then rocking gently forward. Make sure to keep your shoulders straight. Knee rocks stretch the front of the knee while protecting the lumbar spine.

• Leg curls: The therapist may ask you to lie on the floor on your stomach, and then gently bend your heel back toward your buttocks, making sure to keep your hips on the ground.

Usually, physiotherapy can only mask the symptoms temporarily. But it does not treat the underlying causes. You will have to practice physiotherapy for an extended duration. 

Now is the time to opt for permanent relief from pain by choosing Regenerative therapy. Don't let osteoarthritis rule you anymore! 

Time to regenerate!

Here comes Regenerative cell treatment as a potential alternative to physiotherapy and surgery. Regenerative treatments include stem cell therapies and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy that can naturally repair the affected tissue, treat the associated symptoms, and regenerate the cells by providing long-term relief. Since this therapy involves your body cells, there is no chance of infection or rejection. It is a minimally invasive procedure with minimal downtime and minimal recovery time.

For more information about the Regenerative treatment for osteoarthritis, please feel free to refer to the website http://www.medicastemcells.com. If you feel you may benefit from Regenerative cell therapy in the UK, you can contact us at our London clinic on +44 20 8 168 2000.