Joint replacement surgeries are growing in number every year with the most common surgeries being total knee replacement followed by total hip replacement. Surgeons will also perform shoulder joint replacement, elbow joint replacement, wrist joint replacement, and ankle joint replacement. When a joint, that most likely has osteoarthritis along with joint space narrowing and osteophytosis, is replaced in surgery, the joint might be new but reason why the joint became arthritic is not addressed. Joint replacement surgery treats the symptom of joint damage but not the underlying reason for the joint damage.
Osteoarthritis, joint space narrowing, osteophytosis, swelling, stiffness, and pain are all symptoms of a joint that is not aligned and moving as it was designed. Every joint in your body from your ankle to knee to hip to spine to shoulder to elbow to wrist etc is designed to align and move in a certain way. When the bones that form a joint are aligned as they are designed and can maintain that alignment as they move, the joint will stay healthy and maintain smooth cartilage and pain free movement.
However, when the bones that form a joint are not aligned correctly, they will not be able to move correctly, and this misalignment will cause wear and tear of the joint surfaces over time which can lead to osteoarthritis and pain. Posture alignment therapy is effective at helping you realign your bones and joints to decrease the wear and tear and pain you experience. Whether you are considering a joint replacement or have already had a joint replacement, posture alignment therapy is a must if you want to function and feel your best.
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