Call us to set up an appointment! 765.962.9900

Richmond Pain from Osteoarthritis Helped by Omega-3 PUFA fatty oils

Cartilage degeneration via osteoarthritis often stirs up pain. Richmond osteoarthritis sufferers experience this side-effect of osteoarthritis like disc and joint cartilage degeneration due to inflammation. Johnson Chiropractic cares for back pain, neck pain, arm pain and leg pain patients with osteoarthritis daily. Blending chiropractic treatment with nutrition like omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients like chondroitin/glucosamine often leads to pain relief for our osteoarthritis patients.

OSTEOARTHRITIS (aka OA)

Johnson Chiropractic typically sees osteoarthritis in patients when there is pain. Makes sense! Pain gains our attention, of both patients and their doctors. Osteoarthritis’s degenerative path tends to be longer than that of pain’s. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease reported to affect 13.6% of adults over 20 years old (Canada & US). OA is described as a low grade inflammatory process that disrupts cartilage synthesis, triggering degeneration of cartilage in joints. (1) Medical literature reported the presence of OA as being higher in those with osteoporosis. (2) Spinal discs are cartilaginous as well. Research also related that OA’s degenerative effects result in articular cartilage and inflammation. (3) Newer studies have centered on the possible beneficial effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on osteoarthritis while omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids were more damaging to cartilage. (1,3) Johnson Chiropractic shares what these PUFAs are and features their importance to our Richmond osteoarthritic patients.

OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS FOR Osteoarthritis

Omega-3 fatty acids’ benefits are highlighted in several studies.  Researchers wrote that omega-3 PUFAs are known for their anti-inflammatory properties which may well regulate pro-inflammatory markers and cartilage loss. (1) In a study assessing the impact of carious edible oils with different omega 3 and 6 levels in osteoarthritic mice, the oils with higher omega-3 concentrations produced increased cartilage thickness and reduced tumor necrosis factor-A inflammatory markers in serum and cartilage tests. (3) Another such study analyzing the effects of low to higher proportion of omega 3 to 6 diets revealed that lower omega 6 to omega 3 intake diets improved cartilage structure, slowed cartilage loss, and lessened inflammation. (2) Just adjusting dietary intake can improve OA by eating fatty fish (salmon, mackeral, herring, oyster, sardines, etc.), flaxseed, chia seed, and some walnuts. Your cartilage will appreciate it! Johnson Chiropractic puts together Richmond chiropractic treatment plans to address inflammation and related pain. Omega PUFAs help as can anti-inflammatory chondroitin/glucosamine supplementation in the nutritional part of the plan.

CONTACT Johnson Chiropractic

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. James Cox on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes how nutrition blends into The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to deal with back pain and the inflammatory process and the immune system that impacts it.

Schedule your Richmond chiropractic appointment now. When pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and inflammation are subjects of daily conversations, share them with us! We will work together to decrease inflammation and pain.

 
Johnson Chiropractic treats pain – back pain, neck pain, extremity pain – often linked to the degenerative processes associated with osteoarthritis for which fatty oils – omega 3 PUFAs – help.  
« View All Nutrition Articles
"This information and website content is not intended to diagnose, guarantee results, or recommend specific treatment or activity. It is designed to educate and inform only. Please consult your physician for a thorough examination leading to a diagnosis and well-planned treatment strategy. See more details on the DISCLAIMER page. Content is reviewed by Dr. James M. Cox I."