Arthritis Treatment in Minneapolis

Types of arthritis we help manage

Arthritis is not a single condition, and the right care depends on what’s happening in your specific joints. We regularly help Minneapolis-area patients with:

• Lumbar and cervical spinal arthritis — degenerative facet joint changes that cause back pain, neck pain, stiffness, and occasionally referred pain into the arms or legs. Restoring spinal joint motion is often the most effective conservative approach.
• Hip osteoarthritis — wear in the hip joint that limits walking, getting in and out of a car, and climbing stairs. Mobilization and strengthening the surrounding musculature can keep hip pain manageable and slow functional decline.
• Knee osteoarthritis — one of the most prevalent forms of OA, affecting millions of adults. Improved joint mechanics, quadriceps and hip strengthening, and reduced inflammation support are key. See our dedicated knee pain page for more detail.
• Multi-joint or generalized OA — when more than one area is affected, we coordinate care around the joints limiting you most, while keeping the whole kinetic chain in mind.
• Rheumatoid and inflammatory arthritis (co-management) — for RA and other inflammatory types, we work alongside your rheumatologist to provide supportive, non-inflammatory care and movement rehab, never substituting for the medical management these conditions require.

When to see a chiropractor in Minneapolis

Many people assume stiff, achy joints are something they simply have to live with — but early conservative care often makes a larger difference than people expect. Consider booking an exam if you notice:

• Morning stiffness that takes more than 15–20 minutes to ease
• Joint pain that limits your ability to work, walk, exercise, or sleep
• Stiffness or pain in your spine, hips, or knees that has been gradually worsening
• Back pain or neck pain that imaging has linked to degenerative changes
• Pain or decreased range of motion that you’ve been managing only with medication
• You want to understand what conservative care can and cannot realistically do for your joints

What to expect at your first visit

Your first appointment is about 45–60 minutes and focused on understanding your joints before we treat anything. Here’s how it goes:

1. Listen to your story — when the pain started, which joints are affected, what makes it better or worse, and how it is limiting your daily life.
2. Examine thoroughly — orthopedic, neurological, and movement testing to assess joint mobility, muscle strength, and how your whole kinetic chain is compensating. We review any imaging you bring and order more only when it will change your plan.
3. Explain what we found — in plain English, with honest expectations about what chiropractic care can help with and when a referral to another provider is the right call.
4. Start care when appropriate — many patients receive treatment the same day and leave with a specific, time-bound care plan.

Drug-free arthritis relief — without medication or surgery

Pain medication is often the first line of treatment for arthritis — and for some patients it’s genuinely necessary. But it does nothing for the stiffness, muscle weakness, or movement patterns that accelerate joint decline. Surgery is an option for severely damaged joints, but it carries real risks and recovery time, and it is rarely the right first step. Chiropractic care sits in the middle — managing pain and improving the mechanics that protect the joint — without drugs or downtime. For Minneapolis-area patients dealing with osteoarthritis or spinal degeneration, that often means moving better, hurting less, and staying more active for longer. We’ll always be honest about what we can help with and when you need a different specialist.

Why Minneapolis-area patients choose Nokomis Chiropractic and Wellness

Patients from Minneapolis, Richfield, Edina, Bloomington, and St. Louis Park choose Nokomis Chiropractic and Wellness because Dr. Jonathan Olson takes a root-cause, whole-joint approach — not just chasing the pain with adjustments. For arthritis patients, that means improving available motion, building the muscle support those joints need, and giving you the movement tools to maintain function at home. We combine chiropractic adjustments, corrective exercise, and hands-on massage therapy into one coordinated plan, and we communicate openly about what conservative care can and cannot do.

Ready to find out how much better your joints can feel? Our New Patient Special makes your first visit easy, and you can book an appointment online in under a minute.