Joint inflammation, stiffness, and pain are the hallmark symptoms of arthritis, which can be managed through medications and lifestyle changes. However, various factors might worsen these symptoms and contribute to the progression of the disease. As a result, damage to the joints continues to occur, which limits your mobility and affects your quality of life.
ANF Therapy®️ is the newest treatment for fibromyalgia. It is a frequency-based treatment that aims to address pain and inflammation from the root cause. Unlike Western medicine that targets fibromyalgia symptoms only, ANF Therapy®️ is designed to activate the body’s own natural healing process.
If you’re wondering, what causes arthritis to flare up? You’re in the right place!
13 factors that cause arthritis to flare up
Here are some common factors that can cause arthritis flare-ups:
1. Overuse or strain of joints
One of the major factors that causes arthritis to flare up is overuse. Repetitive movements or activities like heavy lifting puts mechanical stress on your joints. This excessive strain leads to tissue micro-tears, such as cartilage and ligaments. Consequently, it causes swelling, stiffness, and pain.
2. Weather changes
Many people with arthritis experience flare-ups when weather changes occur. Cold, damp, or windy weather or changes in barometric pressure may cause tissues around the joints to expand or contract, leading to increased stiffness and pain. Moreover, low temperatures may reduce blood circulation, which can further add to pain.
3. Stress
Stress activates your body’s “fight or flight” response. This, in turn, triggers the release of stress hormones like cortisol and inflammatory cytokines. These chemicals increase inflammation in the body, thus worsening joint pain and stiffness. ANF Therapy®️ uses melatonin and mental calm devices, aiming to reduce stress and anxiety associated with fibromyalgia.
4. Diet
Your diet may also cause arthritis to flare up. Certain foods, such as sugary snacks, processed meats, and dairy products, can result in inflammation in the body. This stimulates the release of inflammatory chemicals that can increase joint pain.
On the other hand, anti-inflammatory foods, like fruits and vegetables, help reduce the production of these chemicals, which can help prevent flare-ups.
5. Infections
When there is an infection such as flu or cold, the body fights with it by releasing inflammatory mediators like cytokines and prostaglandins. This can also affect your joints. As a result, this inflammation causes arthritis to flare up in people with rheumatoid arthritis. ANF Therapy®️ uses anti-inflammatory devices (positive and negative anti-inflammatory devices) that are meant to relieve inflammation.
6. Trauma or injury
Trauma or injury to the joints is also one of the major causes of arthritis flare-ups. It is common in people having osteoarthritis or post-traumatic arthritis.
In addition, sprains or fractures may worsen inflammation and associated symptoms even more.
7. Poor sleep
Lack of quality sleep can increase the release of cytokines, which causes inflammation. This makes it difficult for the body to manage arthritis symptoms.
Beyond this, poor sleep may also lead to increased sensitivity to pain, which eventually leads to worsening symptoms and arthritis flare-ups.
8. Weight gain
Since joints like the lower back, knees, and hips already bear weight, excess weight gain can place more stress on them. This additional pressure results in faster degeneration of cartilage, which leads to stiffness and pain.
Furthermore, inflammatory markers in the body may also be higher in people with obesity, further worsening arthritis symptoms.
9. Hormonal changes
Hormonal fluctuations in women are another factor that causes arthritis to flare up. For example, changes in estrogen during menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause may contribute to inflammation, which may cause flare-ups.
10. Medications and missed doses
Western medicine for fibromyalgia has various side effects that can worsen the condition.
For instance, stopping non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) too early may cause the body to revert to its inflammatory state, resulting in flare-ups. This is where ANF Therapy®️ comes into play. This is a non-invasive and non-pharmacological approach that uses frequency therapy to treat fibromyalgia.
11. Bone spurs and joint damage
In osteoarthritis, bone spurs form as the body tries to compensate for cartilage loss. These spurs can irritate surrounding tissues and contribute to inflammation.
Furthermore, as the joint continues to deteriorate, the body responds with further inflammation to heal the damage, which increases pain and stiffness.
12. Genetics
Your genes can also contribute to the development and progression of arthritis. Some people inherit genes that make them more susceptible to inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
These genetic factors can cause the immune system to become overactive, targeting the joints and triggering flare-ups.
13. Poor joint alignment
Misalignment of joints, for example, in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, can place additional strain on your joints.
Moreover, if joints are not properly aligned, they may move incorrectly, causing additional stress on the cartilage and bones. As a result, inflammation and pain increase, making the arthritis worse.
How to manage Fibromyalgia flare-ups?
ANF Therapy®️ is the newest and most advanced treatment for managing fibromyalgia flare-ups. It focuses on restoring the body’s natural ability to heal itself. It applies specially designed ANF Devices to certain body parts. These devices emit unique frequencies to support neurological function, aiming to reduce pain and inflammation. ANF Therapy®️ aims to identify and correct imbalances in the body’s electrical and biochemical systems that contribute to the widespread pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia patients.
This treatment involves the following steps:
History
Your ANF Therapist will first take a detailed history. Comprehensive history-taking includes assessing pain severity, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and cognitive symptoms, as well as reviewing previous treatments and other medical conditions.
Physical Examination
In physical examination, your ANF Therapist will focus on detecting muscle tenderness, trigger points, nerve sensitivity, posture, and range of motion to understand the extent of fibromyalgia’s impact.
Application of ANF Devices
After history and neurological examination, your ANF Therapist will apply ANF Devices to your body. These devices include positive and negative anti-inflammatory devices, antioxidant devices (glutathione and carnosine), energy devices, nitric oxide devices, and many others designed to support all systems of your body.
You will need to drink at least 1-2 glasses of water per hour to stay adequately hydrated and detox your body with the help of ANF Therapy®️.
Expected Outcome
According to Dr. Mikel H-G Hoff (founder of ANF Therapy®️), most patients experience significant pain reduction and symptom relief, often achieving around 50% improvement in the first session. However, individual responses may vary according to the severity of the disease.Follow-Up
Your ANF Therapists will conduct regular follow-ups to monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and provide guidance on changing ANF Devices every 72 hours for optimal results. The treatment of fibromyalgia may take 2-6 months.
Start your journey with ANF Therapy®️:
ANF Therapy®️ is the newest treatment for managing fibromyalgia. If you’re suffering from fibromyalgia or its flare-ups, consult an ANF Practitioner or find an ANF Therapist at https://www.anftherapy.com/find-clinic/ to start your treatment with ANF Therapy®️ today!
If you’re a healthcare practitioner and want to enhance your clinical skills with frequency medicine, learn more about the ANF Therapy®️ and ANF Clinical education program by visiting www.anfacademy.com.
