05/28/2026
𦴠βDocβ¦ I think I have arthritis.β
One of my favorite conversations in the office goes something like this π
Patient: βI think I have arthritis.β
Me: βYepβ¦ you doβ¦ otherwise your joints probably wouldnβt hurt.β π
Now before everyone loses their minds, hear me out π
If youβve ever taken a medical terminology class, you learn that most medical words are written in Latin to sound extra fancy π€
π βArthroβ = Joint
π βItisβ = Inflammation of
So βarthritisβ literally just means JOINT INFLAMMATION π¦΄π₯
Technically, almost every patient I adjust who comes in with joint pain has βarthritisβ to some degreeβ¦ but THATβS not the important question.
The REAL question is:
π¨ WHY is the joint inflamed in the first place? π¨
Thatβs the part most people skip over.
Some of the most common things I clinically see causing joint pain range from super simple to super complex:
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Being out of alignment / subluxation
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Adhesions or scar tissue from old injuries or repetitive use
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Muscular imbalances
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Poor blood sugar regulation π
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Nutrient deficiencies π₯¦
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Medication side effects π
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Autoimmune conditions
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Food sensitivities π
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Infections π¦
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Environmental toxin overload
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Stress or past emotional trauma π΅βπ«
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Hormonal imbalances βοΈ
β¦and honestly I could keep going for hours π
The point is this:
If youβre struggling with unresolved joint pain, start asking yourself:
π What have I tried CONSISTENTLY that didnβt work?
π What HAVE I done consistently that actually helped?
Sometimes solving joint pain is less about masking symptoms and more about uncovering the patterns behind WHY your body is irritated in the first place π
Your body is always trying to tell you something β you just have to listen π
- Dr. Alex