Arthritis Care in Calgary
Arthritis is a broad term for more than 100 types of joint conditions. Many people associate arthritis with aging, but it can also relate to past injuries, repetitive strain, and how the body adapts to long-term stress. It often involves stiffness, swelling, reduced range of motion, and discomfort that can change day to day.
Two common categories are osteoarthritis, which is linked to joint wear and tear, and inflammatory arthritis, which may involve immune system activity and chronic inflammation.
How Arthritis Can Develop
Arthritis often develops gradually. Repetitive movement, past sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, workplace strain, and unresolved spinal tension can all affect how joints load and how surrounding muscles respond. When the body is under ongoing stress, it may have a harder time adapting efficiently, which can contribute to stiffness and compensation patterns.
Over time, those compensation patterns may place added strain on surrounding areas, which is one reason arthritis discomfort can sometimes feel like it spreads beyond the original joint.
How Chiropractic Care May Help
Chiropractic care doesn’t cure arthritis, but it may play a helpful role in improving joint motion, posture, and overall function. At Memorial Drive Chiropractic and Massage, we focus on how the nervous system and spine respond to stress, with the aim of helping the body coordinate movement more efficiently.
Care may include gentle chiropractic adjustments, advanced assessments like the Insight Millennium scan, and personalized care plans that support mobility and comfort without drugs or surgery.
“When we improve how the nervous system adapts to stress, the body often moves with more ease, even in joints affected by arthritis,” says Calgary chiropractor, Dr. Ryan Wagemakers.
A Multidisciplinary Approach To Supporting Arthritis
Depending on your needs, your plan may also include massage therapy, orthotics to support alignment, holistic nutrition support to address inflammation, and cupping therapy for circulation and soft tissue support.
A Note From Our Chiropractor
As a chiropractor, I often meet seniors who come into our office with an arthritis diagnosis and a sense of resignation. Many tell me very matter-of-factly that they’ve been told, “This is just the way it is now,” and that nothing can really be done. For many, discomfort, stiffness, and reduced activity have quietly become the expected outcome.
What we focus on here is different.
Rather than viewing arthritis as the end of the story, we focus on supporting how the body functions, moves, and adapts as well as possible. After learning about chiropractic care and receiving consistent adjustments, one patient began to notice meaningful changes. Movement felt easier. Day-to-day discomfort eased. Confidence started to return.
What stood out most wasn’t only the physical improvements. It was the quality-of-life changes. Walks became part of the routine again, and staying active felt more comfortable. Most importantly, life started to feel more enjoyable, which wasn’t something this patient expected when they first walked through our doors.
Arthritis may be part of the picture, but it doesn’t have to define how someone lives. Seeing patients rediscover movement, optimism, and joy is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. This patient is a wonderful reminder that the body has an incredible capacity to respond when given the right support, and I’m genuinely grateful they trusted us with their care.
Moving Forward With Confidence
If arthritis is limiting your daily activities or slowing you down, our Calgary team can help you explore a supportive approach that looks beyond symptoms and focuses on long-term function. Visit our homepage to request an appointment and start working toward better movement and greater ease.
