Arthritis Relief in Omaha
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Joint Pain and Stiffness
If you’re dealing with arthritis, you know it’s not “just getting older.” It’s waking up stiff. It’s aching joints that make simple things harder—walking, gardening, working, or getting up from a chair.
At Kunz Chiropractic in Omaha, we support patients living with arthritis-related discomfort. The focus is practical: help your joints move better, reduce stress on irritated areas, and improve how you function day to day.
What Is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a broad term for joint inflammation and degeneration. The most common form we see is osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease)—when the protective cartilage in a joint gradually wears down.
As cushioning decreases, joints may not glide as smoothly, leading to:
- Soreness or aching
- Stiffness (often worse in the morning or after sitting)
- Reduced range of motion
- Tenderness, swelling, or “grinding” sensations
Arthritis commonly affects the spine, hips, knees, shoulders, and hands, but it can show up in any joint.
Why Arthritis Often Feels Worse Over Time
One of the biggest challenges with arthritis is how pain changes movement. When something hurts, your body compensates—moving less, shifting weight, or avoiding certain motions. Over time, those changes can:
- Increase stiffness
- Create muscle tension and imbalance
- Add stress to nearby joints
- Make day-to-day movement feel harder than it should
That cycle is where chiropractic care may help.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Chiropractic care doesn’t “cure” arthritis, but it may help you manage symptoms and keep your body moving as well as possible.
At Kunz Chiropractic, the goal is to improve function and reduce unnecessary stress on arthritic joints by supporting:
- Better joint alignment and mobility
- Less restriction and stiffness
- Healthier posture and spinal mechanics
- Smoother movement patterns that reduce compensation
When joints move better, many people find they feel better—even when arthritis is present.
Arthritis in the Spine
Arthritis commonly affects the neck and lower back. Spinal arthritis can also contribute to nerve irritation, which may create pain that radiates into the arms or legs.
Gentle, appropriate adjustments can help improve spinal motion and reduce joint restriction while supporting the surrounding muscles.
What to Expect at Kunz Chiropractic
Arthritis looks different for everyone, so we take time to understand your history, symptoms, and goals. Your plan may include an evaluation of movement and posture, gentle adjustments matched to your comfort level, soft-tissue work, and guidance on daily habits that help protect your joints.
Is Chiropractic Care Safe for Arthritis?
In many cases, yes—when it’s individualized and appropriate. We adjust techniques based on the severity of arthritis, which joints are involved, your mobility, and overall health. The goal is to help you move better, not push you past your limits.
Living Better with Arthritis in Omaha
Arthritis doesn’t have to mean constant discomfort or giving up what you enjoy. With the right approach, many people stay active longer, move more comfortably, and feel more in control of their body.
If arthritis pain and stiffness are affecting your daily life, chiropractic care may be a helpful part of your plan. Schedule a consultation with Kunz Chiropractic in Omaha to learn what options make sense for you.
