Joint stiffness can make ordinary movements feel more difficult. Turning your head, reaching overhead, bending, walking, getting out of a chair, or participating in recreational activities may become uncomfortable or restricted.
Reduced mobility is a symptom rather than a specific diagnosis, so determining why movement has changed is an important first step.
Request an AppointmentWhat Can Contribute to Reduced Mobility?
Potential musculoskeletal factors include:
- Joint restriction
- Muscle tightness
- Reduced flexibility
- Previous injury
- Deconditioning
- Repetitive activity
- Movement habits
- Age-related changes
- Pain that causes a person to avoid movement
Evaluation at EvexiaRx - Large Chiropractic Associates
The evaluation may assess range of motion, joint function, strength, flexibility, posture, movement mechanics, and the activities that have become difficult.
Improving Movement and Function
Chiropractic care may be considered when joint restriction contributes to reduced movement.
Therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation can focus on flexibility, mobility, strength, stability, and confidence with movement. Depending on the underlying complaint, high-power laser therapy or other EvexiaRx - Large Chiropractic Associates services may also be considered.
When Stiffness Needs Further Evaluation
Sudden severe restriction, substantial swelling, redness or warmth around a joint, unexplained fever, major trauma, progressive neurological symptoms, or unexplained systemic symptoms warrant appropriate medical assessment.
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