Studies of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for treating osteoarthritis joint pain have had mixed results and no conclusive evidence of significant trends.
Alternative Treatments
Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Alternative Treatments.
If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: Manual Therapies for Arthritis Pain
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Tai Chi and Yoga for Arthritis
Integrative medicine approaches to arthritis pain management often include exercise, and many practitioners suggest yoga and tai chi as starting points.
Cold compresses can be an effective, inexpensive treatment option for arthritis inflammation that can be used daily or as needed.
Heat therapy for joint pain from arthritis can encourage tissue healing, decrease joint stiffness, and more.
