Arthritis treatment in the knees, hip, neck and back in Enfield, North London
All of us develop normal wear and tear in our joints as we age – this is osteoarthritis. But it does not mean we must be in pain.
Some people only experience a little stiffness in the joints. But for others, arthritis can cause a lot of pain and discomfort along with difficulties walking, sleeping comfortably, or using their hands normally.
While there is no cure for arthritis, physiotherapy and osteopathy can help to control the symptoms and slow down deterioration. Early treatment can help you with the do’s-and-don’ts, the best exercises, aids and supports, and good posture and walking patterns
Our physiotherapists and osteopaths use a variety of treatments to relieve arthritis pain, including massage and other hands-on treatments, ultrasound therapy, heat treatments and acupuncture.
Oakwood Physiotherapy Clinic for Joint pain and Arthritis treatment
At Oakwood Clinic we offer physiotherapy and osteopathy treatments, with optional acupuncture. These professional treatments aim to relieve your pain as rapidly as possible and help you to prevent it reoccurring.
Our Clinic is especially well-known for its focus on a hands-on approach, using highly skilled massage and manipulation treatments to help ease pain and restore movement and function. Many of our patients come to us through personal recommendation from friends, family, work colleagues, doctors and consultants.
We are happy to give you advice on which therapy is best suited for you, contact our friendly team for further guidance and information
Why Oakwood Physiotherapy Clinic for your Joint pain and Arthritis?
Highly qualified and experienced staff who continuously update their training and knowledge through courses and in-house training
Professional yet caring and friendly environment, with well-equipped treatment facilities
Choice of male or female therapists
Advice and exercises tailored to you to help you stay fit and healthy beyond treatment
Open six days a week including evenings
Common Arthritis Conditions we treat
Arthritis in the knees
Aching knees which give intermittent sharp pains when walking, climbing stairs or getting out of a chair, are common symptoms of knee joint osteoarthritis. Medical research into knee arthritis shows that exercises to strengthen key muscles can reduce pain and improve mobility.
Arthritis of the hip
Arthritis in the hip typically gives groin pain or pain down the front of the thigh, and sometimes into the knee.
Hip pain can make walking difficult and may cause a limp. Lifting the affected leg can be painful when dressing, and getting in and out of a car can also be uncomfortable.
Arthritis of the neck
When your neck is affected by osteoarthritis, you lose the full range of movement, which can make turning your head difficult. This can be a problem when driving. Another common problem is finding it difficult to get comfortable when reading.
Arthritis of the back
Arthritis in the back is very common and typically gives people stiffness and discomfort. Gardening is often a challenge and may result in bouts of pain and increased stiffness. For some people, prolonged sitting or lying makes their pain worse.
Arthritis treatments we offer at Oakwood Physiotherapy Clinic
When you contact us, we will recommend the best person to see. We have a team of physiotherapists and osteopaths and we may suggest a particular therapist who is specialised in treating your condition.
Chartered Physiotherapy for arthritis
At Oakwood Physiotherapy Clinic, we treat many different types of arthritis and are skilled at helping with arthritis problems.
Our physiotherapists will first carefully assess your problem, and then treat arthritis conditions with a variety of treatments which include:
- Massage and manipulation
- Electrotherapy
- Individually prescribed exercise programmes
- Advice on rest and activity levels
- Acupuncture
- Heat and ice treatments
- Posture correction
When you book at the Clinic for arthritis treatment, your first appointment will include your physio taking a medical history and examining you.
They will check for many important clinical factors including joint swelling, muscle weakness or tightness, problems with your walking pattern or how you bend your knees to pick things up.
A treatment plan tailored to your goals will be created based on the physio’s assessment of your pain and issues. During treatment we aim to find the cause of your pain, to try to ensure you maintain your improvement from treatment.
They will feel for tender areas in the muscles for ‘trigger points’ which can cause pain to radiate into a joint such as the knee, mimicking arthritis pain. Treating these trigger points with acupuncture or deep massage can often get rid of pain caused by muscle trigger points.
Osteopathy for Arthritis
Our osteopaths are trained to a high standard in the treatment of arthritis. With an emphasis on hands-on treatment, your osteopath will assess your pain in relation to your whole body. They will assess you carefully and provide a range of treatments for you, including expert joint manipulation and massage when required.
Your osteopath can adjust your treatment according to your preference, as some people prefer very gentle techniques. As well as their expert hands-on treatments, our osteopaths may also provide additional treatments.
Your osteopath may provide ultrasound treatment for your arthritis – a soothing, gentle treatment that complements hands-on treatments.
Cranial osteopathy for Arthritis
A light, gentle treatment which can be helpful especially if you have a history of injury – such as a fall, or if you are elderly or sensitive.
This treatment involves a very light touch of the body, often the head and spine as well as the area of pain. It is a very comforting and relaxing treatment and for some people provides good pain relief.
Acupuncture for Arthritis
Your therapist may also suggest acupuncture, which can boost the pain-relieving benefits of treatment.
There is strong evidence that acupuncture is an effective treatment for arthritic pain. Acupuncture involves gently applying very small needles into carefully selected acupuncture points. This stimulates the release of natural pain-relieving substances such as endorphins and enkephalins in the body.
The length of time that acupuncture can help relieve pain varies from person to person. By combining acupuncture with other physiotherapy and osteopathy treatments and exercises, people are more likely to get longer term relief than with acupuncture alone.
The benefits of exercises and stretching for osteoarthritis
Research shows that exercises remain the single most effective non-surgical treatment for controlling pain and improving a person’s ability to carry out normal everyday activities.
When you stretch a joint, you stimulate the release of the body’s own lubricating oil – the synovial fluid – into the joint. This fluid not only lubricates the joint, but also nourishes the joint surface, helping to preserve it and slow down the natural wear and tear.
By strengthening the muscles around a joint, you can create strong support around it. This helps to take the load off the joint or to redistribute load, so that it is easier for the joint to work effectively and with less discomfort.
Our therapists will select muscle strengthening exercises carefully for you and help you master them so that you can gain the real benefit from them. Many of our patients report that their exercises keep them going and that if they do them, they get good relief from symptoms.
Are you ready to recover? Get started with our professional care and treatment for your Joint pain and Arthritis.
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