Common Bone and Joint Conditions

Many people don't realize how important it is to rehabilitate their bodies after an injury and end up with chronic injuries because of it. Here are some common bone and joint conditions that can occur any time throughout your life. 

Osteoporosis is a common, but treatable condition that weakens your bones and makes them more susceptible to fractures. It's especially dangerous for aging people who are most likely to experience this painful problem. To help maintain bone health it’s important to include foods rich in calcium like dairy products as well as vitamin D found in fortified milk or other supplements so you can benefit from their protective properties on the bone matrix of developing children and adults alike, reducing risk factors by up to 50%. Regular weight-bearing exercise has also been shown through research studies at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Type 1 Diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes is usually a childhood onset disease. The lack of insulin can lead to weaker bones, which doctors are not sure why this happens or how it may affect the growth and development in children once they reach adolescence. Type I diabetics need daily monitoring with blood sugar tests as well as diet adjustments that your doctor will advise you on based on what type of diabetic medication he prescribes for you- there's no one size fits all when it comes to treatment!

Lupus, like other autoimmune diseases, has a large impact on your body. The symptoms that you might experience include intense muscle pain and fever to rashes and hair loss. Lupus also damages joints which can lead to osteoporosis or bone fractures. Your doctor will create an individualized treatment plan for lupus considering the potential dangers of corticosteroids such as causing more damage in bones.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

This condition is autoimmune, meaning your body’s defense system attacks your joints and bones. Symptoms include pain, swelling in the hands or feet, fatigue and fever-like symptoms. It can be managed by taking medicine to calm down inflammation as well as eating anti inflammatory foods that help decrease joint stiffness like omega 3 fatty acids found in salmon. Exercise also helps strengthen weak muscles which may have been caused from this disease combined with a lack of movement due to chronic pain so it's important for you to move around every day!

Celiac Disease, or gluten intolerance is a disorder in which your body cannot process the protein found in wheat and other grains. When you eat it, instead of breaking down this food into nutrients needed by our bodies to function properly; immune cells attack the small intestine causing damage that can make it difficult for us to absorb essential vitamins like calcium- something bones need! If left untreated over time weaker bone density will result from not being able to get enough necessary minerals.

Next Step Rehabilitation is your premier outpatient orthopedic physical therapy provider.  We administer thorough physical therapy evaluations and treatments for a wide range of conditions, with an emphasis on orthopedic and sports injury care. To learn more about our services, contact us at (727) 345-3346 or (727) 209-0579 or visit our website.