Condition
Arthritis & Joint Pain
Natural, drug-free relief for arthritis and joint pain — so you can move freely and enjoy life without stiffness holding you back.
What's Going On
Understanding Arthritis & Joint Pain
Arthritis is a broad term for inflammation of the joints, and it affects millions of people worldwide. Whether it's the gradual wear-and-tear of osteoarthritis or the systemic inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis, the result is the same: stiff, swollen, painful joints that make everyday tasks feel exhausting.
Joint pain can affect any part of the body — from the spine and hips to the knees, shoulders, and hands. Left unmanaged, it tends to worsen over time, limiting your mobility and impacting your quality of life.
You don't have to accept joint pain as "just part of aging."
At Path to Wellness Clinic of Chiropractic, Dr. Chitra Rajendran uses gentle chiropractic techniques to reduce joint inflammation, restore mobility, and help your body function the way it's meant to — naturally.
Movement Is Medicine
One of the worst things you can do for arthritic joints is stop moving them. Chiropractic care helps maintain healthy joint motion, which is essential for slowing degeneration and managing pain long-term.
Root Causes
What Causes Arthritis & Joint Pain?
Joint pain can stem from a number of conditions. Understanding the cause is key to finding the right treatment approach.
Osteoarthritis (Wear & Tear)
The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage covering the ends of your bones wears down over time. This leads to bone-on-bone contact, inflammation, pain, and stiffness — especially in the spine, hips, knees, and hands.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
An autoimmune condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of the joints. This causes chronic inflammation, swelling, and eventually joint damage — often affecting both sides of the body symmetrically.
Spinal Degeneration
Degenerative disc disease and facet joint arthritis in the spine can cause chronic back and neck stiffness, reduced range of motion, and radiating pain as the spaces between vertebrae narrow and compress nearby nerves.
Overuse & Repetitive Strain
Repetitive movements from work, sports, or daily activities can place cumulative stress on joints — leading to inflammation, tendinitis, bursitis, and accelerated wear on cartilage and connective tissue.
Past Injuries & Trauma
Previous injuries — fractures, dislocations, ligament tears — can make joints more susceptible to arthritis later in life. Post-traumatic arthritis can develop months or even years after the original injury.
Inactivity & Poor Posture
Sedentary lifestyles weaken the muscles that support your joints, while poor posture creates uneven loading on joint surfaces — accelerating degeneration and increasing pain over time.
Our Approach
How We Treat Arthritis & Joint Pain
Dr. Chitra uses a gentle, multi-faceted approach to help arthritic joints move better, hurt less, and degenerate more slowly — all without relying on medications or invasive procedures.
Gentle Joint Adjustments
Restore proper joint alignment and reduce nerve irritation
Cold Laser Therapy
Reduce inflammation and stimulate tissue repair at the cellular level
Cupping Therapy
Improve blood flow to stiff, painful joints and surrounding muscles
Extremity Adjustments
Address arthritis in shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles
Strengthening & Mobility
Exercises to support and protect your joints long-term
Home Care Guidance
Daily strategies to manage pain and maintain joint health
Why Chiropractic?
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Arthritis
Chiropractic care is one of the most effective natural approaches for managing arthritis — helping you stay active and comfortable without relying on painkillers.
Reduced Pain & Inflammation
Gentle adjustments and laser therapy work together to calm inflamed joints, reduce swelling, and provide meaningful pain relief — naturally.
Restored Joint Mobility
By restoring proper joint mechanics, chiropractic care helps you regain the range of motion that arthritis has been slowly taking away.
Slower Degeneration
Keeping joints properly aligned and mobile helps distribute stress evenly — slowing the degenerative process and protecting the cartilage you have left.
Drug-Free Pain Management
Avoid the side effects and dependency risks of long-term medication use. Chiropractic care provides a sustainable, natural alternative for ongoing arthritis management.
The PTW Difference
Why Choose Path to Wellness?
Personalized Care Plans
Dr. Chitra develops a treatment plan tailored to your specific type of arthritis, affected joints, and lifestyle goals — no one-size-fits-all approach.
Unhurried Appointments
This is not a "crack and go" clinic. Dr. Chitra takes the time to listen, evaluate, and explain every step of your care.
Multiple Treatment Options
Adjustments, cold laser, cupping, extremity work — Dr. Chitra combines the right therapies for your condition so you get the best results.
5.0 Google Rating
Our patients consistently rate us 5 stars for the quality of care, personal attention, and results they experience at Path to Wellness.
Ready for Relief?
Don't Let Arthritis Slow You Down
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Chitra Rajendran at Path to Wellness Clinic of Chiropractic in Fleming Island, FL. Start moving better and feeling better — naturally.