Alternative Pain Treatment Directory

A multifaceted approach to halting and reversing the progression of osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) will provide the most relief. Certain supplements can be a very important part of a treatment plan for reducing arthritis pain and improving function. Some of the most powerful arthritis supplements are reviewed in this article. Combine these supplements with an  anti-inflammatory diet, exercise and stress management . There are also  therapies that can be very effective  for the treatment of arthritis, including acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, low level laser therapy and pulsed electromagnetic therapy (PEMF).  Anti-inflammatory drugs , including NSAIDs and immunosuppressive drugs. can have serious, even fatal, side effects, including causing potentially fatal GI bleeding and increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes and reducing immune response. Using safer, natural supplements to reduce inflammation and pain is a better strategy. ...