Nursing Therapies For Osteoarthritis
Hypertrophic osteoarthritis; Osteoarthrosis; Degenerative joint disease; DJD; OA; Arthritis - osteoarthritis
Treatment
OA cannot be cured. It will also most likely become worse over time. However, your OA symptoms can be controlled.
While you can always have surgery, other therapies can improve your pain and make your life much better. Although these treatments cannot make the arthritis go away, they can often delay surgery.
MEDICATIONS
Over-the-counter pain relievers, which you can...
Read moreMore information on "Nursing Therapies For Osteoarthritis"
From Our Experts
Should You Take "Green Lipped Mussel Extract" For Osteoarthritis Pain...
What are Green Lipped Mussel Extract supplements, and should I be taking them for my osteoarthritis? New Zealand is a... Read more »
Should I take supplements for my hip and knee osteoarthritis? Which...
First, understand that there is no "magic supplement" that will cure osteoarthritis. In this post, we'll talk about the real... Read more »
Finding Pleasure in Spite of Osteoarthritis Complications
I was awakened this morning with beautiful, sparkly sunshine hitting me in the face. After seemingly endless rainfall and dreary days, this... Read more »
Advanced Treatment of Osteoarthritis
"My doctor said to exercise and lose weight, but I can't exercise because it is too painful!" This scenario highlights one of the... Read more »
What is boron and will it cure my osteoarthritis?
Boron and Osteoarthritis Boron is a trace element that occurs naturally in soil, plants and metal deposits. Trace elements are... Read more »
From Our Sources
Hip osteoarthritis therapy no better than placebo
A single injection of hyaluronic acid is no more effective than a placebo in treating hip osteoarthritis (OA), a new French study finds. Read more »
Magnet Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
Source: eOrthopod
The results of this study from Taiwan showed that a magnetic knee wrap for patients with osteoarthritis is safe, effective, and low cost. Using... Read more »
Insomnia Therapy Helps Osteoarthritis Patients
(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A new study shows the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for older patients with... Read more »
Topical NSAIDs As First-Line Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
Source: eOrthopod
All drugs come with benefits and possible side effects or adverse events. For anyone suffering joint pain from osteoarthritis, nonsteroidal... Read more »
Clinical trial: Use of Vicodin CR in relieving osteoarthritis ...
This is a study to compare the safety and pain-relieving ability of Vicodin CR with a placebo in patients with osteoarthritis. This national study is... Read more »
12 Tips for Preventing Osteoarthritis
Get Enough Vitamin D There seems to be an association of low vitamin D and symptoms of OA, but not with loss of cartilage. Evidence for the importance of Vitamin D for bone health is well established and it is becoming apparent that Vitamin D is...
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
