Osteoarthritis (OA) occurs when the protective cushioning at the ends of bones wears away, leading to pain and stiffness in knees and hands, crackling sounds in those joints, as well as crackled sounds from cartilage breakdown.
Whole body vibration therapy may help alleviate arthritis symptoms by working on a cellular level to lower inflammation markers such as TNF-a and IL-6.
Reduces pain
Vibration therapy employs a machine that emits vibrating pulses of energy to stimulate muscles and bones while also improving circulation – this in turn relieves pain and stiffness while improving balance, strengthening bones and decreasing risk for falling and osteoporosis.
Studies demonstrate the efficacy of vibration therapy to significantly alleviate arthritis symptoms, improve physical function and allow patients to return to daily activities more quickly, as well as help decrease medication or other invasive treatments requirements.
Vibration plates can help to alleviate pain by strengthening bones and joints. Vibration plates also prevent further damage by stimulating bone growth and increasing blood flow; and can even alleviate symptoms associated with other joint-based conditions, like fibromyalgia.
Many people living with arthritis experience knee pain and stiffness that makes moving difficult, exercise exhausting, and enjoying favorite activities difficult. Although medications may help ease this discomfort, their side effects can sometimes be serious; therefore many are turning to vibration therapy as a natural means of relieving inflammation and pain.
Vibration therapy for arthritis can provide effective pain relief, improved joint mobility and better balance and posture – making life easier to navigate around. Furthermore, vibration therapy helps increase circulation while helping prevent numbness.
Utilizing a vibration plate may reduce the need for medications and other invasive treatments, as well as improving balance and strength, making regular exercise more accessible. Furthermore, it can aid with weight loss making maintaining a healthier lifestyle simpler.
Studies demonstrate the efficacy of whole body vibration for relieving knee pain and improving physical function in those living with osteoarthritis (OA). Consistency is key; using the machine at least three times each week for eight weeks should ensure optimal results; intensities should gradually increase over time according to individual tolerance, for optimal outcomes use it along with physical therapy for best results.
Increases mobility
Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of pain and stiffness among those over 50. This complex illness involves many components that develop slowly over time. Its morphology, course and clinical manifestation depend on mechanical wear on articular cartilage layers as well as inflammation/hormonal changes in muscles/ligament/joint apparatus as well as postural/stabilometric adjustments [1].
Regular vibration therapy can be an effective way to help relieve knee pain and increase mobility, according to research. Vibrators are becoming an effective complement to other forms of physical therapy like physiotherapy or medication for treating knee conditions.
Recent research compared oscillatory cycloidal vibration (OCV) with placebo for its impact on participants diagnosed with moderate degenerative changes to their knees. Results demonstrated that OCV significantly reduced knee pain, increased range of motion, and improved functional disability – specifically on measurements such as knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS), visual analog scale of pain rating scale, Laitinen questionnaire responses, goniometer (range of motion measurement), and timed up and go test (TUG).
Medication may help relieve pain and improve function, but they may come with serious side effects. Vibration Therapy offers a safe alternative that won’t increase risk. Research also suggests it can strengthen muscles while decreasing inflammatory markers in the body to alleviate arthritis symptoms.
Vibration Therapy stimulates the production of nitric oxide, helping widen blood vessels and increase circulation, which allows joints to get the nutrition they require for repair and regeneration. Studies conducted both on animals and humans have confirmed this increase of anti-inflammatory cytokines; one randomized controlled trial with fibromyalgia patients demonstrated this by showing regular vibration programs significantly decreased TNF-a levels.
If you would like more information about using a vibration plate to treat osteoarthritis, contact us. We can show you how to safely and effectively utilize vibration plates according to your individual needs and with just some practice you could feel the benefits within just weeks!
Strengthens muscles
Vibration therapy uses mechanical vibrations that pass through your body while you stand, sit or lie on a vibrating machine. While you may have come across vibration machines at gyms or physiotherapy services for weight loss or muscle toning purposes, they differ substantially from osteoarthritis-specific vibration therapy machines which contract and relax specific muscles to help alleviate joint pain relief. Furthermore, such machines also can help strengthen weak joints like knees as well as other parts of your body by using mechanical vibrations to contract and relax them using vibration therapy machines which use mechanical vibrations to contract and relax specific muscle fibers in ways which relieve knee joint pain as well.
A 2019 systematic review demonstrated that whole-body vibration exercise could alleviate pain associated with osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and chronic low back pain conditions. Furthermore, it increased muscle strength and range of motion. Although whole-body vibration alone didn’t provide any significant benefits when used alone, its use complements and improves existing treatments such as physical therapy or medication.
When using a vibration plate to treat osteoarthritis, it’s essential to start at lower settings and increase them gradually as tolerated. As some joints may find the frequency and intensity of vibrations uncomfortable, it is wise to start off slowly in order to ensure maximum benefit from each session and avoid overworking joints or muscles. A regular regime with three sessions every week has been shown to be most effective.
Local vibration therapy usually entails applying a hand-held vibrating device directly onto target muscles such as those found in the calf or thigh area. This helps increase muscle strength by creating a “pulling” action in your legs that helps increase strength while relieving pressure from knees and improving mobility.
Vibration therapy for osteoarthritis can strengthen muscles by encouraging the formation of new bone cells – known as bone remodeling. This process takes place due to oscillations produced by vibration plates which cause your small bones to move and compress; this movement eventually results in new bone cells being produced as well as mineral deposits being laid down (thereby increasing bone density).
A 2019 study demonstrated that vibration therapy combined with intra-articular injections dramatically decreased pain and stiffness associated with knee osteoarthritis. This was determined using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Knee Ostearthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), and Medical Research Council Manual Muscle Testing scale at baseline, three weeks post treatment, and one month after completion.
Improves circulation
With arthritis, pain often stems from joints not moving as intended. Whole body vibration sessions can be extremely useful in relieving such discomfort; their gentle vibrations gently distract pain signals before they reach your brain while simultaneously improving blood circulation, warming muscles and soothing joints.
Vibration therapy can also stimulate muscle and bone growth, helping you increase strength and flexibility without stressing out painful joints as much as traditional exercise does. A study on vibration’s effect on knee osteoarthritis discovered that vibration therapy significantly reduced pain while increasing functional capacity among those living with the condition; they also found it may be cost-effective and safe addition to existing treatment methods.
Vibration plates provide an effective means of providing nutrients and oxygen directly to joints through stimulating nitric oxide release, opening blood vessels and increasing circulation – improving joint health by helping your cartilage and soft tissues absorb all necessary nutrition for sustained wellbeing.
Vibration therapy also makes your bones stronger by stimulating osteoblast production – new bone cells which form your bones – which increase bone density and may help prevent osteoporosis, where bones weaken and break easily. A 2014 study on vibration plate use for knee osteoarthritis demonstrated its safety, effectiveness and cost effectiveness compared to prescription drugs or physical therapy treatments.
Add vibration therapy to your treatment plan quickly by purchasing a vibration plate with low settings and beginner-friendly exercises for beginners. However, to achieve maximum effectiveness you must commit to regular sessions over an extended period. Three sessions alone can bring significant relief and slow progression of knee degeneration; for more assistance download our 8-Week Arthritis WBV Plan now and begin finding relief now.
