Treat your arthritis holistically with Dr. Tonya Cremin

Osteopathic Medicine and Arthritis

Osteopathic medicine focuses on the body's overall structure and function, with a special emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Cremin is trained to use a range of hands-on techniques to help relieve symptoms associated with arthritis.

Dr. Cremin uses of hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions related to the bones, muscles, and joints. For arthritis, this may include gentle stretching, joint mobilization, and other gentle techniques to improve flexibility, increase range of motion, and reduce stiffness.

Osteopathy will:

• Improve Circulation: OMT enhances blood flow, which may improve nutrient and oxygen delivery to the tissues and reduce inflammation in the joints.

• Pain Relief: By restoring balance to the musculoskeletal system, osteopathic treatments reduce the pain caused by the misalignment of bones or tight muscles that are commonly seen in arthritis.
  
  
• Reducing Inflammation: OMT can help reduce muscle tension and improve lymphatic drainage, which may help decrease swelling and inflammation around the affected joints.
  

Acupuncture and Arthritis

Dr. Tonya Cremin utilizes gentle acupuncture protocols to manage the pain, inflammation, and stiffness associated with various types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

• Pain Reduction: Acupuncture can trigger the release of endorphins (the body's natural pain-relieving chemicals), which can help reduce the pain associated with arthritis.
  
  
• Reducing Inflammation: Manipulating key acupuncture points to modulate the immune system and reduce the inflammatory processes that are common in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. By stimulating these specific points, helps reduce swelling and promote healing in affected joints.
  
  
• Improving Blood Circulation: Increases blood flow to affected areas, which may help provide oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and promote healing.
  
  
• Relaxation of Muscles and Joints: Relaxes muscles and relieves muscle spasms, which can improve mobility and reduce stiffness around the joints.
  
  
• Restoring Balance to the Immune System: Since autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis involve an overactive immune response, acupuncture can assist to  restore balance to the immune system, potentially reducing flare-ups of the disease.

Integrating Osteopathic Medicine and Acupuncture with Arthritis

These two approaches can work synergistically to help manage arthritis by improving movement, reducing muscle tension, reducing inflammation and pain. Together, Dr. Cremin offers a holistic integrative approach to managing arthritis.