Arthritis | Ask an Expert

May I suggest that you try:
• Bowen therapy could assist you in balancing your body, thus assisting you dissipate some of the discomfort.
• Nutri Puncture. We would need to first assess when you started having neck discomfort and what can it be connected with/to. Then we can treat the Meridians that are connected with the cause of the discomfort.

If your discomfort is directly related to arthritis then Osteopathy will help ensure that further degeneration is minimal by spreading weight-bearing and movement forces evenly across the joints and discs. Techniques are also designed to provide better lubrication of the joints also. You can also have pain in these regions caused by other injuries/processes. Most commonly people experience facet joint injuries which can lead to referred pain. This can also be treated with Osteopathy. If you would like further information you can visit www.primeosteopathy.co.nz or call 3760174 and we can talk on the phone.

Homeopathy helps your body to heal itself. Neck and body problems often respond beautifully to a well-indicated homeopathic medicine. Find a homeopath through this website or NZCH www.homeopathy.co.nz

HI there
when therapies such as those you have mentioned dont work, it may be time to think about how you move. We all have habits that we take totally for granted,eg your unique walk or postural changes from old injuries, but which cause overloading of certain joints and muscles in our bodies. In which case a massage or any other release-focused therapy may only give temporary relief, until you return to your habit. Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement lessons directly address the movement patterns underlying the pain - you will learn your way out the patterns rather than being corrected out of them.
Obviously there are other facets of any issue, your work, your thoughts and emotions, diet, toxicity, which will be contributing, and a multi faceted approach may be required.

good luck!

Hi there, SCENAR therapy is a great way to relieve and manage pain issues. Many people that I treat have used acupuncture and massage without success and have found SCENAR therapy works for them. If you visit www.scenarhealth.com you will find stories from people who have had success with SCENAR therapy. Best in Health. Jan

It sounds like you do have a stuctural problem that would most likely be resolved by Chiropractic Care. A full History and physical exam needs to be undertaken before any coarse of treatment is undertaken, this should include as Dr Roche has explained a foot scan to asses your arches in you feet to see if orthotiucs custom built would be of any help. The other area that needs to be ruled out is to determine if your pillow is supporting you when you sleep. Chiroworks are situated in West Auckland 09 8186565

Hi - sorry you are still suffering. Sounds like you are doing all the right things to address your symptoms, but perhaps not the underlying cause. Joint pain in the weight bearing joints (hip and spine) is usually due to muscle strain or joint irritation that eventually becomes osteo-arthritis. As a Chiropractor with 20 years experience in biomechanics, I can have a look at your underlying joint function, identify potential underlying causes and address those causes with gentle Chiropractic adjustments, custom Chiropractic orthotics for your feet and rehabilitative exercises to restore normal flexibility and strength to you joints. Give me a call on 09 522 0222 to make an appointment. I am in Orakei (Auckland). Good luck.
Dr. Cherye Roche - Doctor of Chiropractic