Natural Arthritis Pain Relief-it's Not An Oxymoron!Why do people search for natural methods of arthritis pain relief? There are a number of reasons. Sometimes the medications prescribed by conventional physicians don't work, or they worked at one time, but then stopped being effective. Sometimes people cannot financially afford the cost of conventional treatment. However, the reason most often stated by people who utilize natural (or 'alternative') modalities to achieve relief from the various forms of arthritis is that they want to avoid the side effects associated with prescription drugs. Some people would like to try natural options to help their arthritis, but are loath to venture away from conventional medicine, as they fear being victimized by charlatans or quacks. However, there is one totally natural method of pain relief for arthritis that is almost universally prescribed by allopathic (conventional) medicine. It's called exercise. While many types of exercise can be good for arthritis, ocassionally some may be contraindicated by a particular situation. There are specific exercises that are good for almost anyone who has arthritis, however. Frequently the doctor will send the individual to a physical therapist for exercise recommendations; sometimes they will make the recommendations themselves. There are three basic categories of exercise that should be performed by arthritis sufferers. They are: strengthening or resistance exercises, range of motion or stretching exercises, and endurance or cardiovascular exercises. A side effect of exercise is frequently loss of excess weight. This can also be very helpful in moderating the effects of arthritis, as the more weight the body has to support, the more force will be applied to the joints. And in joints like the knees and ankles, the force is multiplied severalfold with every step. So weight loss can be a very effective natural strategy for achieving pain relief. Another alternative arthritis pain relief treatment is glucosamine, either alone or in combination with chondroitin. These two natural substances had a long history of safe use in Europe before becoming popular in the US. Glucosamine is made from crab, lobster, or shrimp shells, and chondroitin comes from animal or shark cartilage. Studies have found these two substances to be an effective alternive to the frequently prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) against the pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis. It appears that glucosamine works by assisting the joint's cartilage in repairing damage, and that chondroitin allows cartilage to retain more water, thereby increasing elasticity. There are now a number of products on the market that combine glucosamine and chondroitin, with some adding other herbs or supplements thought to aid in the control of the pain, inflammation and stiffness of osteoarthritis. Bottom line is, if you're reading this article, you're probably interested in finding an natural alternative to prescription drugs for the relief of arthritis pain. Exercise and glucosamine/chondroitin have been shown to work, so give them a try and see if they work for you! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I Cured My Arthritis - You Can Too" A Natural Arthritis Remedy... No Drugs... No Secret Formula... 43-Year Sufferer of Arthritis Shocks Her Doctors (Who Predicted She'd Soon Need A Wheelchair) With Her Natural Arthritis Cure Without Expensive Medication Or Surgery (And Challenges You To Do The Same!) Yes, the story of this lady's arthritis cure seems almost impossible. And incredible as it seems, it's all true. I'm about to let you in on the secret that got her thrown out of an arthritis convention - For trying to tell the truth - that the arthritis sufferers attending DIDN'T NEED the expensive drugs and treatments they were being sold... Now YOU can learn about the natural arthritis treatment that the medical community wants to keep from you - because it's not profitable to them. Read the secret that got this lady thrown out of the arthritis convention. Ankylosing Spondylitis Privacy Policy Contact Us Legal Information |