Condition · Watkinsville & Athens, GA
Osteoarthritis & Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative change in joints and discs is common with age and does not have to mean ongoing pain; care focuses on keeping joints moving, managing load and maintaining strength.
Osteoarthritis and disc degeneration describe wear-related change in cartilage, joints and discs. Many people have these findings without symptoms, and the amount of change on a scan correlates poorly with how much pain someone has.
Our care aims at what can be changed: joint mobility, muscular support, movement quality, weight and activity habits. Modalities such as red light, PEMF and soft-tissue work may be used to help comfort while you build capacity.
Who this care is usually appropriate for
- Morning stiffness that eases with movement
- Aching that increases with prolonged activity
- Known degenerative findings on imaging
- Patients wanting to stay active as they age
Important considerations & when not to proceed
- Inflammatory arthritis, infection or fracture presents differently and requires medical management.
- Advanced osteoporosis or joint instability changes technique selection.
This page is general education, not medical advice. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
What happens at your visit
- 1History, activity and imaging review
- 2Joint-by-joint mobility assessment
- 3Manual care plus supportive therapies
- 4Strength and activity plan
Frequently asked questions
Is degeneration reversible?
The structural change is not reversed, but pain, stiffness and function often improve considerably with the right care and loading.
Should I avoid exercise?
No. Appropriately graded movement is one of the most effective things you can do for arthritic joints.
Talk to our team
New patients: call the office or send a request and we will confirm your appointment directly.
Our office
Chiropractic Works
1050 Barber Creek Drive
Building 200
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Office hours
We are open Monday – Friday, including some evening hours.
- Monday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm2:30pm – 6:00pm
- Tuesday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm2:30pm – 6:00pm
- Wednesday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm2:30pm – 6:00pm
- Thursday
- 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
New Patient, Neurofeedback and Decompression appointment times may vary.
Related pages
Wellness Care
Wellness care is ongoing, lower-frequency care for patients who have completed active treatment and want to maintain the movement, comfort and function they regained.
Learn more →PEMF Therapy
PEMF therapy applies pulsed electromagnetic fields to the body and is used at our office as a comfort and recovery adjunct rather than a stand-alone treatment.
Learn more →Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy exposes skin and tissue to specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light, and is used here as a comfort and recovery adjunct alongside other care.
Learn more →Request an appointment
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Tell us what is going on and we will help you choose the right first appointment.
New patients: please call the office or send a request — we will confirm your appointment with you directly.