Arthritis Treatment

Reduce pain and inflammation while restoring function with our cutting-edge physiotherapy equipment, which has been shown in several cases to eliminate rheumatoid arthritis.

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Reduced Pain and Stiffness

Improved Mobility and Flexibility

Decreased Inflammation

Slowing or Halting Joint Damage

Improved Quality of Life

Increased Ability to Perform Daily Activities

Reduced Risk of Complications

Delayed or Avoided Need for Surgery

How It Works

Arthritis is the degeneration of your cartilage, which works as a cushion between your bones. In order to prevent this, the focus should be on rejuvenating your cartilage, which our equipment is capable of doing.
The machines work on a cellular level, supplying oxygen and nutrients to our cells and thus stimulating our body’s natural ability to heal itself and restore normal function.

It’s very important to get an early diagnosis in order to slow down the progression and relieve pain and inflammation. We were always told that arthritis was an irreversible disease, but that’s simply not the case.
There are many types of arthritis, but the two most common ones are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Osteoarthritis Arthritis

Osteoarthritis Arthritis occurs when the protective cartilage between your bones wears down, which affects joints in your hands, knees, hips, and spine.

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Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Pain in joints during or after movement.
Stiffness when you wake up in the morning.
Tenderness in joints when pressure is applied.
Loss of full range of motion or flexibility.
Popping or cracking sounds of joints.
Bone spurs which feel like hard lumps around joints.
Swelling and inflammation around joints.

Risk Factors

Age – The risk increases with age.
Sex – Women are more prone to develop osteoarthritis.
Obesity – Being overweight causes extra stress on your joints. Fat tissue produces proteins that cause inflammation in and around your joints.
Injuries – From playing sports, accidents, falls, or even injuries that happened many years ago.
Genetics – Can be passed down from generation to generation.
Bone Deformities – Some people are born with them.
Metabolic Diseases – Can include diabetes and high iron in the blood.
Job Repetition – Repetitive stress on your joints due to your job type.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that not only impacts joints but also damages other body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels. This disorder develops when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues.

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Unlike osteoarthritis, it affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that results in bone erosion and joint deformity. As the disease progresses, the symptoms spread to your wrists, knees, ankles, elbows, hips, and shoulders. Over time, the disease causes joints to deform and shift out of place.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Tender, Warm, and Swollen Joints
Stiffness in Joints When Waking up in the Morning
Fatigue and Fever
Loss of Appetite
Pain
Swelling and Inflammation
Redness
Decreased Range of Motion

Rheumatoid arthritis can affect other body structures such as the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, kidneys, salivary glands, nerve tissue, bone marrow, and blood vessels.

Risk Factors

Sex – Women are more likely than men to develop rheumatoid arthritis
Age – It can occur at any age, but in most cases, it begins in middle age
Family History/Genetics
Smoking – Cigarettes increase your risk, especially if you have a genetic predisposition
Environmental Exposures – Sometimes, exposure to asbestos or silica may increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis
Obesity – Being overweight has a strong correlation to developing rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis also increases your risk of developing the following: osteoporosis, infections, carpal tunnel syndrome, heart problems, lung disease, lymphoma, and more.

Svitlana Byelkina

2024-03-28

A large variety of health services, friendly and knowledgeable specialists. Some equipment is quite unique as I have not seen in other places.

Sara

2024-01-30

A lovely cozy clinic! The RMT massage therapist are amazing too!

Veronica Eastman

2023-12-12

I am extatic that I found The Art of Life Health Care Centre in my search for a comprehensive health care facility. The staff are the ultimate professionals. They welcomed me with kindness and respect. My treatments were tailored to my specific needs. They offer naturopathic, chiropractic, homeopathic, physiotherapy, and other comprehensive health care treatments. I primarily dealt with Dr. Gerus. My confidence was boosted knowing that she is a medical, as well as a naturopathic doctor. She is kind, patient, and took the time to listen to my health concerns. She did an in-depth compilation of my medical history and proved to be exceptionally knowledgeable and meticulous in her scope and delivery of the holistic treatments, which reflect her depth and love of her profession. I have never felt so comfortable with any doctor or so well supported. I completely and without a doubt recommend the services of The Art of Life. I am looking forward to using the services which are offered at this centre, even though I live at the opposite end of the city.

Chris Kores

2023-11-25

I was very pleased with the service at The Art of Life. Dr Mila Gerus spent over an hour with me on two visits and took the time to fully understand my health history. She was very knowledgeable and caring. Provided excellent advice. And all the staff at the clinic were friendly and attentive.

Marianna K

2023-11-10

I love this place, great practitioners and a lot of care. This is my go to place, highly recommend!

Julia Mastorakos

2023-10-14

Very friendly and professional people and are they are here to assist you with any aches and pains. I felt much better after three sessions.

Sky Waters

2023-10-10

I love the staff and services I've been receiving. Great professionals. ❤️

Anca Vatavu

2023-08-29

The Art for Life is my selected health centre, not only because they have the best clinicians with large expertise, but because their specialists are the best I’ve been to in Toronto in the last four years. I would like to mention in particular the treatment indicated by their doctor for several body ailments: arthritis pain, muscular injuries, shoulder tendonitis, back pain, various tendinopathies. After their doctor introduced me to the Shockwave Therapy the pains I had went away after few treatments, it’s like a miracle she was performing. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to mention her name here, but if you call the clinic, you’ll find her and you’ll get her advice if the treatment can be applied in your case. I’m not a professional but I can confirm that it worked in my cases. I would also like to thank the staff, I appreciate every of your efforts to accommodate your clients’ needs. Thank you, Art for Life, for being committed to making life better.