Arthritis, in its many different forms, affects 54 million people in the United States, and this number is expected to grow to more than 78 million by 2040 thanks to an aging population. At Regenerative Sport, Spine and Spa, Pallavi Cherukupally, MD, is providing new hope in the face of this painful disease, helping her Orlando, Florida, patients move freely again. If arthritis is limiting your life, call or use the online booking feature.
Arthritis
What is arthritis?
Arthritis is a catchall term for a number of diseases that cause pain and inflammation in your joints. Of the more than 100 different types of arthritis, the following are the most common.
Osteoarthritis
This form of arthritis is far and away the most prevalent, affecting approximately 31 million people in the U.S. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that breaks down the cartilage in your joints, allowing your bones to rub together painfully.
Inflammatory arthritis
Under this category are two relatively common forms of arthritis — rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. These diseases develop when your immune system mistakenly attacks the protective tissue in your joints.
There are other forms of arthritis, including gout and joint inflammation brought on by infection.
What are the symptoms of arthritis?
Since arthritis causes inflammation in your joints, the most common symptoms include:
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Tenderness around your affected joint
- Swelling
- Mobility issues
The bottom line is that if your arthritis is limiting your life in significant ways, it’s time to get help at Regenerative Sport, Spine, and Spa.
How is arthritis treated?
The first and most frustrating, thing to note about arthritis is that there’s no cure. That said, there are many tools that Dr. Cherukupally can bring to your arthritis that provide you with relief. When it comes to osteoarthritis, Dr. Cherukupally has found great success to help rebuild and repair your connective tissue and reduce inflammation.Dr. Cherukupally provides your joints with the necessary resources to strengthen and repair your cartilage.