Finding Relief from Arthritis Pain: How Orca Therapy Can Help
Living with arthritis pain can feel like a daily battle — stiffness in the morning, aching joints throughout the day, and difficulty doing the things you love. At Orca Therapy, we specialize in helping people with arthritis find lasting relief through personalized, evidence-based treatment. From hands-on therapy techniques to custom bracing and adaptive strategies, our approach focuses on restoring function and improving quality of life.
Understanding Arthritis and Joint Pain
Arthritis isn’t a single condition — it’s a term that describes more than 100 different types of joint disease. The most common forms include osteoarthritis (degenerative joint wear and tear) and rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune inflammation).
Typical symptoms include:
Joint pain and stiffness
Swelling or tenderness
Loss of range of motion
Weakness in the surrounding muscles
According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis affects over 58 million adults in the U.S., and is one of the leading causes of disability. But with the right therapy approach, symptoms can be managed — and movement can become easier again.
How Orca Therapy Supports Arthritis Recovery
At Orca Therapy, we take a functional, whole-person approach to arthritis treatment. That means we don’t just focus on the painful joint — we look at how your body moves, compensates, and adapts to pain, and then create a personalized plan to restore mobility and comfort.
1. Individualized Exercise and Movement Therapy
Our sessions focus on gentle, controlled movement to reduce stiffness, improve circulation, and rebuild strength. We guide you through safe exercises tailored to your comfort level and stage of arthritis.
2. Pain Management Through Hands-On Techniques
We use evidence-based interventions — including soft tissue mobilization, joint protection education, and neuromuscular re-education — to help calm inflammation and improve function.
3. Custom Bracing and Splinting
For those who need extra support, Orca Therapy offers custom-fitted braces and splints designed to reduce pain, protect joints, and improve alignment. Custom bracing is especially effective for hand, wrist, and thumb arthritis, where precision fit makes all the difference.
4. Adaptive Strategies for Daily Living
We also teach strategies to make daily activities — like cooking, dressing, or typing — easier and less painful. Small adjustments can make a big impact on independence and confidence.
The Science Behind Our Approach
Research consistently supports the use of targeted exercise, joint protection, and custom bracing in arthritis care:
Therapeutic exercise has been shown to reduce pain and improve physical function in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (NIH, 2020).
Custom orthoses and splints can significantly decrease pain and increase hand function in thumb-base osteoarthritis (Journal of Hand Therapy, 2021).
Education and joint protection training improve long-term outcomes and empower patients to manage their condition independently (Arthritis Care & Research, 2019).
Why Choose Orca Therapy?
Orca Therapy combines advanced rehabilitation science with compassionate, individualized care. Our therapists are skilled in neurologic and orthopedic rehabilitation, helping clients regain function after injury, illness, or chronic pain.
We believe small wins matter — every bit of progress builds momentum toward lasting relief.
Ready to Move with Less Pain?
If you’re living with arthritis and want to explore pain management options beyond medication or surgery, Orca Therapy can help.
Schedule a consultation today to learn more about how custom bracing, targeted therapy, and adaptive strategies can help you move more freely.
