Characterized by joint inflammation, pain and swelling, arthritis can restrict movement. Controlling the condition is important to cope with activities of daily living.

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Effective Alternative Treatments for
Arthritis Pain Relief
Characterized by joint inflammation, pain and swelling,
arthritis can restrict movement. Controlling the condition
is important to cope with activities of daily living.
Arthritis is a painful and degenerative condition caused by
inflammation in the joints that causes stiffness and pain.
The Arthritis Foundation reports that approximately 50
million people in the U.S are affected by arthritis. It is also
the second most debilitating illness of Americans after
heart disease. The National Health Interview Survey
(NHIS) reports that an estimated 67 million Americans will
have arthritis by 2030. The condition tends to be more
common in women than men. Conventional treatments may
provide only limited relief. However, there are now
effective alternative treatments for arthritis at leading
healthcare centers.
What causes arthritis?
Factors causing this joint pain condition include:
• Heredity
• Old age
• Trauma
• Obesity
• Infection
• Life style
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Arthritis Pain
If left untreated, arthritis can become a chronic condition
with severe pain and swelling that can seriously disrupt
everyday life. There are over 100 different forms of
arthritis. The most common types are osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and
gout. Most kinds of arthritis can cause severe pain and
swelling in your joints. Other symptoms include stiffness
and limited movement.
Alternative Treatments for Joint Pain
Treatments vary depending on the type of arthritis. The
main goals are to reduce symptoms and improve quality of
life. Surgery may be necessary for serious conditions.
Doctors traditionally treat arthritis with anti-inflammatory
medications and painkillers. Now reliable healthcare
centers are providing effective alternative arthritis pain
management treatments:
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Dietary supplements
o Glucosamine
o Chondroitin Sulfate
o MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
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Hyaluronic acid joint injections:
o Hyalgan
o Orthovisc
o Supartz
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Euflexxa
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Anti-Inflammatory diet and low glycemic index (GI) diets
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Topical Analgesics:
o Capsaicin
o Salicylates
o Counterirritants
Electrotherapies
o TENS units
o IFC and
o GS
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Watch Your Weight
Being overweight can worsen arthritis. Extra weight puts
more pressure on your joints — especially your knees, hips,
and feet. Reducing the stress on your joints by losing
weight will improve your mobility, decrease pain, and
prevent future damage to your joints. According to a study
in the Journal of the American Medical Association, for
patients who are overweight or obese, losing 10% of their
weight reduces pain and improves function. Professional
rehabilitation centers offer very effective weight loss
programs with auricular therapy. This unique treatment is
painless and drug-free and simply involves the application
of very light electrical stimulation to precise points on the
external ear to control food cravings.
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