|
Arthritis Joint Pain
Arthritis Joint Pain LocationsSpinal arthritis is very common, since the spine is an area that has a huge amount of tiny joints. The vertebrae are normally held apart by the intervertebral discs. As people age, the discs flatten, the protective cartilage is worn away and the spinal facet joints suffer degeneration. This spinal degeneration is normally not severely painful, although some minor aches and pains are not uncommon. Acute or severe chronic pain are not characteristic of common spinal arthritis.Other areas affected by arthritis joint pain include the hips, knees, hands, wrists, shoulders, elbows and feet. Most people will experience moderate arthritis in at least one of these target areas. These locations are the areas that have been used extensively during a person’s life. The more frequently a joint is used, the greater the chance that arthritis will affect it. People with repetitive motion jobs are at an increased risk for potentially painful arthritis earlier in life. Work related degeneration is certainly one of the main reasons for serious arthritis pain. However, even severe joint degeneration can be completely asymptomatic. Arthritis does not inherently cause pain or other symptoms. Arthritis Joint Pain NoceboDoctors love to diagnose arthritis. Doctors love to treat arthritis. Doctors CAN NOT cure arthritis, This means that the patient will be dependent upon ongoing care and symptomatic treatment. As I have said so many times before, I can hear those cash registers ringing… CHA CHING!!! The medical back pain industry thrives using it's current agenda of back pain treatments.The way a diagnosis is presented to the patient is crucial. If the doctor takes time to explain that arthritis is a completely normal part of the aging process, the patient will be reassured. The patient needs to know that they are unlikely to have serious pain or disability due to their arthritis pain. Many doctors DO take the time, but unfortunately, many do not… Some patients are presented with a diagnosis that seems to signal their impending doom. Degenerative joint disease is a common name for arthritis and this name can scare a patient into a downward spiral of pain and suffering. The nocebo effect has been demonstrated time and time again and has become a huge perpetuator of common back pain worldwide. Recommendation on Arthritis Joint PainWhen it comes to arthritis, it is important to know the facts. Yes, there are some people who have pain. Yes, some of the pain is severe. However, most people do not have any pain. Out of the few that have pain, at least 90% is due to the nocebo effect of the condition or some other psychosomatic process. When you look at the statistics with this point of view, it is easy to lose all fear for this common condition. Arthritis… powerful foe or innocent scapegoat? It will often depend on the attitude of the patient and the bedside manner of the doctor.
|
