Arthritis Treatment Specialist
in Jacksonville, FL
At Active Health, our arthritis treatment aims to restore lasting motion, helping you overcome the limitations of stiff, aching joints. We begin with a focused functional evaluation to understand mechanics, load patterns, and the habits that keep joints irritated. From there, we build a staged plan that reduces inflammation, improves control, and supports everyday comfort.
Our integrated team in Jacksonville coordinates targeted rehabilitation, dry needling or physical therapy when appropriate, and regenerative options that encourage tissue health. The goal is measurable relief you notice at home, at work, and during training.
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation, stiffness, and pain in the joints. It can affect one or multiple areas of the body and often worsens over time. The most common types are osteoarthritis, from cartilage breakdown, and rheumatoid arthritis, where the immune system mistakenly attacks joint tissue.
At Active Health in Jacksonville, FL, we offer non‒surgical treatments like acupuncture that go beyond short‒term relief, helping reduce inflammation, protect joint health, and restore mobility.
Common Causes of Arthritis
Knowing the cause of your arthritis helps create a plan to protect your joints now and in the future.
Age and Cartilage Wear
With years of use, cartilage thins and loads concentrate on sensitive areas, leading to stiffness and soreness.
Autoimmune Conditions
In conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system targets joint structures and drives persistent inflammation.
Previous Injury
Fractures, ligament tears, and dislocations can change joint mechanics and accelerate degeneration.
Biomechanical Imbalances
Limited mobility or weakness shifts force to the wrong tissues, increasing irritation with daily movement.
Metabolic and Lifestyle Factors
Low activity, excess body weight, and poor recovery habits can worsen swelling and delay tissue repair.
Genetic Predisposition
A family history of arthritis can increase the risk of developing certain types of the condition and lead to an earlier onset of symptoms.
What Symptoms Does Arthritis Cause?
Arthritis can cause a range of symptoms, from mild stiffness to daily pain that hinders routine activities. If these symptoms persist, seek an evaluation.
- Morning stiffness that eases slowly and often lasts 30 minutes or longer.
- Joint swelling, warmth, or tenderness.
- Reduced range of motion or a sensation that the joint may give way.
- Clicking, popping, or grinding when you move the joint.
- Pain with activity or following periods of rest.
- Persistent fatigue, especially with inflammatory forms of arthritis.
Arthritis Treatment Options We Offer at Active Health
At Active Health, we create personalized arthritis treatment plans that ease pain, protect joint motion, and restore everyday stability. Our care is structured in clear stages, allowing for visible improvements and adaptable programs that progress with you.
Physical Therapy
Functional physical therapy is the foundation of care. We assess movement quality and load tolerance, then use precise exercise progressions, needle therapy, and hands-on techniques to restore control, build stability, and reduce flare-ups. This work aims to deliver arthritis pain relief you can rely on in everyday life.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy uses focused acoustic energy to improve local circulation and reduce stiffness in stubborn soft tissue around the joint. It can speed recovery and help you progress more quickly with manual therapy and exercise. Treatment is recommended when persistent tendon or soft tissue irritation contributes to joint pain.
Regenerative Medicine
When appropriate, we offer regenerative medicine such as PRP therapy, A2M injections, and targeted pro-health injections to support tissue health and reduce chronic inflammation. Following a clinical evaluation, these options are selected to align with your specific type of arthritis and personal goals.
Active Release Techniques and Soft Tissue Mobilization
Movement-based approaches, such as active relief techniques and instrument-assisted soft tissue work, free restrictions in muscles, tendons, and fascia so joints can move more smoothly. These techniques are often paired with exercise to improve the range of motion and reduce painful compensation patterns.
Corrective Exercises
Corrective exercise progressions target the weak link, strengthen supporting muscles, and restore proper alignment under load. These practical routines reduce irritation and make daily movements and sports less painful.
OMNIWave Therapy
OMNIWave therapy delivers high-velocity sound waves to targeted areas for brief sessions that support tissue comfort and recovery. It is often chosen for tendon-related pain and regions that resist improvement with manual therapy alone.
FAQs
What is arthritis?
Arthritis is a group of conditions that cause inflammation, stiffness, and pain in the joints. It includes wear-and-tear osteoarthritis and inflammatory types like rheumatoid arthritis. A clear diagnosis is essential to guide treatment and protect long-term joint function.
What causes arthritis?
Arthritis is caused by a combination of factors that vary by type. Age-related cartilage breakdown, autoimmune reactions, previous joint injuries, repetitive stress, excess weight, metabolic issues, and genetics can all play a role.
What does arthritis feel like?
Arthritis feels like stiffness, aching, or sharp pain in the affected joint, often worse with activity or after rest. Common symptoms include morning stiffness, swelling, warmth, limited motion, and, in inflammatory forms, fatigue.
How to prevent arthritis?
You cannot prevent all types of arthritis, but you can reduce risk and slow progression through healthy habits. Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, managing injuries and chronic conditions, and avoiding smoking all help protect joint health.
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