Osteoarthritis of the Spine

Factors that contribute to arthritis in the spine are genetics, age, previous injuries, poor diet and lack of exercise.  With abnormal repetitive forces on the back, the cartilage in the joints at each level of your spine can rub down, causing uneven wear and tear on those joints and eventually causing bone on bone rubbing. This can result in painful movement of the spine and chronic, achy pain in the low back.

How our physiotherapists can help

 While the degenerative process cannot be reversed, there is a lot that can be done to reduce your back pain and improve your mobility, strength and function.  Book an appointment today so that we can show you all the different ways we can help you manage your pain and slow down the progression of your osteoarthritis!