We are all made up of skin, bones, muscles, flesh, cartilages, etc. So it is quite understandable that these aspects of our bodies need to be able and proper enough to function for the entire duration of our life.

It is understandable and important so it might seem like that is what happens. But, that isn’t the case. Our bodies, like every aspect of human life, are complicated and will get damaged due to a variety of reasons. Some just get affected and worn down naturally, some get forcibly worn down by injuries, and some due to abnormalities in the body.

Osteoarthritis is one such issue wherein the protective layer of tissue or cartilages and bones get worn down or degenerate due to a variety of reasons.

Lumbar Osteoarthritis or L. O. is a type of degenerative arthritis that affects the lumbar or lower back region of the body causing pain, stiffness, and inflammation between joints of the vertebrae.

It is the most common type of arthritis.

While Osteoarthritis is considered to be a normal and expected part of aging for most… It does prove to be a very annoying and painful aspect when doing activities that require sitting for a very long time or bending.

The main symptom of L. O. is lower back pain. Usually, lower back pain lasts for less than a week but if it is longer, it becomes chronic and L. O. might just be the cause. This is because the lower back carries and supports most of the body weight and the degeneration of the bones in that area would be unstable support.

Other symptoms of L. O. include:

• Creaking joints
• Stiffness
• Muscle spasms
• Decreased lower back range of motion
• Pain when moving after periods of inactivity
• Progressive pain when sitting for too long or when doing physical activities
• Weakness, numbness, or tingling in arms or legs

The common causes for L. O. can be:

• Joint injury
• Nerve injury
• Obesity
• Hereditary
• Aging
• Being a female
• Jobs with repetitive spinal stress
• Birth defects
• Repetitive overuse of certain joints

The common turn for L. O. Patients include OTC pain relief, anti-inflammatory pills, progression-reducing drugs for arthritis, hot and cold compresses.

Other sustainable options include:

• Maintaining body weight
• Following a healthy anti-inflammatory diet
• Avoiding narcotics, smoking, and alcohol
• Physical therapy
• Surgeries

These treatment options are all great with their own pros and cons.

But, due to certain situations and reasons, we might not want to opt for any of the above options or want a more effective, quick, cost-effective, long-lasting alternative.

Spinal decompression is that alternative.

The benefits of Spinal decomp for L. O. include:

• Non- invasive, cost-effective treatment with no side-effects
• Increases range of motion
• Increase space for spinal motion and provide nutrients to the spine for quicker healing of the degenerating cartilages.
• Rehydration of the intervertebral discs
• Quick, effective, and long-term pain relief
• Improved flexibility
• Increases body immunity
• Improves body speed of healing for quicker results and rehabilitation of the spine.
• Improves blood circulation to ensure proper nutrient supply to the spine.

There are more benefits to specific treatments done with spinal decompression. The most important being that it is suitable for people of all ages and most health problems.

So, if you have any sort of health issues, book an appointment with your nearest licensed Bremerton chiropractic.

Happy healing!