Arthritis Spine
Arthritis Spine, also known as Spinal Arthritis, Arthritis of the Spine, is a degenerative joint disease that affects the spinal column. It is caused by degeneration of the bones and discs anywhere on the spine and also spinal stenosis or narrowing of the spinal column. It is a condition that typically affects people during their midlife years and beyond (42+) and gets more common the older we get. The joints of the spine wear down excessively in arthritic conditions as can the spinal discs. Spinal Stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canals and thickening in the ligaments and bony structures of the spine. This leads to nerve compression due to inflammation and breakdown of the structure, and can lead to swelling, limited range of movement (such as bending) and even numbness and pain shooting up or down the entire spine.
Common Symptoms
- Arthritis Back Pain including the neck, upper or lower back, and even the tail bone
- Stiffness that causes difficulty in bending down or turning to the side
- Numbness anywhere in the spinal column
- Weakness in the legs
- Urinary problems
Known Causes
- Carrying excess weight or lifting very heavy weights as in bodybuilding or squats
- Being overweight
- Injuries that cause back compression, like automobile accidents or trip and fall injuries
- There may even be some genetic predisposition to this condition as well
- Overuse of any joint, like excessive bending during gardening
- Having other inflammatory type diseases
- Poor diet and exercise habits
- Weak back muscles
- Stress
There are a lot of natural arthritis remedies and arthritis supplements that can really help you recover quickly and fully.
The Best Natural Arthritis Treatment for Spinal Arthritis
- Use a back brace to keep your spine in a slightly stretched position to take pressure off the neck and spine
- Magnetic therapy and gentle back massage by a qualified practitioner using aromatic and warming oils
- Begin incorporating an anti-inflammatory arthritis diet, and cut back on the items that cause inflammation and pain
- Include Omega-3 oils (preferably from flax or plant sources, as animal sources are highly acidic)
- Add warming spices (anti-inflammatory) to your meals if you enjoy them (curry, tumeric, ginger, garlic, cayenne)
- Drink plenty of fluids (this will help hydrate the joint, and keep it operating smoothly)
- Alternate between hot and cold packs on the joint. About 10 minutes each, cycle a few times between hot and cold
- Take arthritis supplements (glucosamine, Hyaluronic acid, SAM-e, Boswellin)
- Try some homeopathic cures as well
- Lower your overall stress level (watch a comedy or even sing around the house, it really does work)
Preventative Measures (Post Recovery – After you recover from a serious neck arthritis flare)
- Strengthen your back muscles (do pull-ups, lat pull-downs or even stretch from a beam (takes pressure off the spine and discs)
- Incorporate some joint friendly arthritis exercises (like tai-chi, qi-gong or yoga)
- Learn spine friendly postures (Alexander Method, Feldenkrais, or Dorn Therapy)
This will most definitely give you some great arthritis help and get you on your road to complete and lasting recovery from Arthritis Spine. Start where you are at, there is no race. Sometimes the slower the better, because you will not be in a stressful state, adding more pressure to do things quickly. Go at your own bodys pace and you will be helping others, because they will be asking what it is that you did to recover.
A key to experiencing a full recovery from arthritis spine begins with giving your body the nutrition and supplementation it needs to protect your joints from the inside out. For spinal arthritis in particular, I recommend taking JointKote to protect and rebuild your joint socket, and using a capsaicin cream (which you can have someone massage into your back) to bring immediate pain relief to the aching joints, and also draw the joint relief ingredients directly to the spine for repair and inflammation reduction. Click on the JointKote bottle below to begin the healing process and relieve pain, inflammation and swelling now.
