This year on October 12th, the United Chiropractic Association will be highlighting the benefits of Chiropractic care to sufferers of arthritis. This is a debilitating and devastating condition that can have a serious impact on the lives of those who suffer with the disease.

According to a recent study, over half of arthritis sufferers seek help for the condition in the form of complementary and alternative medicine, and almost half of those sufferers chose chiropractic care – making it the most popular alternative used by this group of people.

73 percent of patients suffering with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia found that chiropractic care was instrumental in controlling their chronic pain.

Traditionally, arthritis sufferers rely on prescribed medication for their pain. However, the general consensus of opinion among sufferers is that the medication is not effective. This is why so many people are turning to chiropractic care for their problem.

Reducing the use of over the counter medications and anti inflammatory drugs means patients have fewer side effects and less chance of addiction from long term use. The lifestyle changes recommended by chiropractors has a positive influence on diet, exercise and overall health.

Controlling the symptoms of arthritis sufferers through chiropractic care not only reduces the burden on the NHS but more importantly it improves the quality of life of those suffering from the disease.