When arthritis inflames within or around a joint, the result is an intense experience of pain, heat, redness, swelling and loss of function. With an expert clinician, we can understand the type of arthritis and its relationship to inflammation. Regrettably, the results of prescriptions to block the inflammation process may meet with mixed results. This was my experience when I severely injured my knee when running from first to second base (no, I was not playing baseball but instead a “friendly” game of kickball). Despite many great options from many physicians and therapists, my life had been humbled with the talk of me taking a desk job or being placed on disability.
Although I had honored the opportunities to prevent illness with a balanced lifestyle, I was about to learn of its power to offer health and healing as I shared time with many different experts in the field of Integrative Medicine. They complemented the healing opportunities offered by my team of world class physicians and in some cases much beyond. Thus, on my path to health and healing, I am blessed to have been guided by experts in the fields of:
- Physical Therapy
- Chiropractoric Medicine
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- McKenzie Therapy
- Herbals
- Hydration
- Anti-Inflammatory Diet
- Probiotics
- Food Sensitivities
- Supplements
- Acupuncture
- Healing Touch
- Sleep
- Core Strengthening
- Aquatic Therapy
- Interval Training
- Comprehensive Strength Training
- Massage and Body Treatments
- Tai Chi
- Qi Gong
- Yoga
- Dancing
- Expressive Arts
- Meditation
- Breathing Exercises
- Spirituality
Having been immersed in such an experience of Integrative Medicine, I have learned of opportunities to be incorporated on a daily basis as well as the great tools in times of illness and injury. As a physician and as a patient, my life has changed as a result of arthritis and integrative medicine—and for the better… The opportunity to practice medicine at Canyon Ranch and be part of focused health weeks such as Thriving with Arthritis Week is truly special. I hope that you can seek the spectrum of options and the hope that they offer.
Cheers to your health,
Param Dedhia