The default assumption for most joint pain is arthritis or age-related wear. In many cases, that assumption is wrong. A restricted joint produces pain and stiffness that mimics degeneration, but it responds to a completely different kind of treatment. The restriction may have developed gradually from posture or repetitive use, or compensation for an injury elsewhere in the body.
Dr. Bronstein at Beacon Clinic of Chiropractic evaluates whether the joint is restricted, misaligned, or genuinely worn. That evaluation is worth having before accepting a diagnosis that implies nothing can be done. Joint pain chiropractor care in Grover Beach starts with getting the right answer about what is causing the problem.
