Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a disease that has an effect on all the synovial joints within the body. The cervical spine consists of synovial joints and this disease leads to damage of synovial joints, ligaments and bone of cervical spine. The disease reduces the stability between C1 and C2 spinal vertebrae resulting in atlantoaxial instability (AAI) or atlantoaxial subluxation (AAS), superior migration of the odontoid (SMO) and subaxial subluxation which in turn may cause spinal cord compression.

Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis

The cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis is not known exactly. Even though infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi have been suspected as cause but not proved authentically. It is believed that the tendency to develop the disease may be genetically inherited. It is also suspected that certain infections or factors in the environment trigger the activation of immune system in susceptible individuals. This misdirected immune system then attacks the body’s own tissues and causes the disease.

 

Signs and symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

The signs and symptoms associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis within the cervical spine are incredibly diverse. Pain could be the very first indication and may even participate in the entire joint swelling that develops together with the arthritis. Since the condition advances, the signs and symptoms which are most concerning are the ones which report that the spinal-cord has been damaged.

Pain in the bottom of the head is typical and may show that these nerve fibers which get out of your skull and also the upper spinal column are increasingly being inflamed or pressurized. Stress around the vertebral arteries can result in darkening periods once the blood circulation throughout these arterial blood vessels weakens with particular activities in the neck and head.

A general change in the opportunity to stroll may indicate growing stress around the spinal-cord. In some instances this may be a spastic gait along with some weakness and difficulties with stability. It is really an indicator that this spinal-cord has been compacted. Any alternation in the opportunity to stroll ought to be delivered to the interest of your respective medical professional. Feeling of pins and needles, some weakness, or perhaps a decrease in control may affect the legs or arms. Modifications in intestinal tract or urinary control for example urinary incontinence or lack of ability to pee can also happen. Because the area of the spinal cord that is being affected is so high up, the changes in strength, balance, and sensation may vary and be difficult to interpret.

 

KKT diagnosis

The proper diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis cervical spine complications starts off with an intensive background history, detailed physical evaluation and 3D spine Xrays. Your Canadian certified KKT orthopedic consultant would want to learn about alterations in your intestinal or kidney functionality or any kind of neural signs and symptoms for example a weakness, tingling, or lack of fine motor abilities are very important. The MRI scan is an essential examination intended for displaying the nervousness and soft tissue in the cervical spine. By using this check, the quality of pressure around the spinal-cord could be evaluated better as compared to X-rays only.

 

KKT Treatment

Once there’s proof that this Rheumatoid Arthritis has got damaged the steadiness in the cervical spine, the most crucial portion of spine treatment is to get it fixed to normal symmetrical position to impede any further deterioration. KKT treatment is highly effective in re aligning the spine back to its normal position thus help in relieving or eliminating pains at various levels which have may have raised due mis aligned spine.

A treatment plan is devised after taking complete history, detailed physical assessment and 3D X rays of the cervical spine and skull patented by KKT treatment.

KKT treatment is found to be quite successful in managing the spinal asymmetry and its related complications caused by Rheumatoid Arthritis and hinder the process of disease progression. It is a gentle and effective approach to relieve pain and discomfort caused by the disease without any side effects. It enhances spinal column range of motion by realigning it into normal symmetrical position and helps with soreness management and protection against deformities from Rheumatoid Arthritis. A well-rounded KKT treatment plan aids in soothing inflammation and pain, enhancing your ability to move, durability and flexibility, and assisting you to perform your everyday routines normally.

If you feel you are suffering from Arthritis book your appointment today to avail the best non-invasive solution.

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