If you're looking for a chiropractor who can help to alleviate any joint pain and discomfort in Coon Rapids MN you may be experiencing, Dr. Kenneth Ruf is a Coon Rapids Chiropractor who has been proudly serving the community for over 30 years. He is passionate about holistic health and showing patients the benefits a more natural, "whole-person" approach to healing. Dr. Ruf has an innate understanding that optimal health relies on much more than just addressing physical symptoms of illness when something goes wrong. His comprehensive chiropractic technique involves also taking emotional, mental and lifestyle factors into consideration when treating his patients. Working towards balance in all of these areas is what uniquely allows Dr. Ruf to guide his patients to leading more vibrant, naturally healthy and pain-free lives.

COMMON TYPES OF JOINT PAIN

Joint pain is a common ailment and it can occur as the result of many different conditions. Most people are familiar with joint pains that happen due to arthritis or natural changes in the musculoskeletal structure as one ages. Joint pain, whether it's acute or mild may begin to occur suddenly or it may develop gradually over time. In either case, it can be quite painful and interfere with a person's day-to-day functioning. People who suffer from chronic joint pain often experience limited range of motion and decreased mobility in certain areas of the body. Common reasons for these types of debilitating joint issues include:

• Bones out of Alignment causing stiffness/tightness
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Gout
• Bursitis
• Bone Cancer
• Sarcoidosis
• Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
• Rickets
• Lyme disease
• Lupus
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Paget's disease of bone
• Hypothyroidism